INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTER

Services

Research & Reference Service
The IRC provides research and reference services for Chinese officials, scholars, journalists, researchers, and professionals on various aspects of United States policy: international relations, especially Sino-U.S. economic and security relations, U.S. society, values and politics, and global issues. Users are encouraged to contact the IRC in advance to discuss their query with reference staff.

Book Loaning
Book loans to researchers are available upon request.

Briefings
Upon request, the IRC staff can give general or subject-specific briefings on the resources and services of the IRC either to individuals or to groups of researchers and students.

Internet Training
You are welcome to come to the IRC to learn how to use the Internet efficiently and effectively. Our trained staff can show you the best search engines to use and web sites related to your subject interests. Advance appointment required.

ARTICLE ALERT
ARTICLE ALERT offers abstracts of current articles and highlights significant issues in four major areas of international or U.S. domestic affairs: democracy and global issues, economics and trade, international security, and U.S. society and values.   Full text articles are available upon request.

If you or your contacts are interested in receiving ARTICLE LERT, sign up at ShanghaiIRC@state.gov

DISCLAIMER: Views expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect U.S. government policies.