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American Resource Center
General Information
The American Resource Center seeks to further the understanding of America and its institutions. It specializes in providing the latest and most accurate information about the U.S. government and its policies, American values, history, culture and character.
The collection is strong in social sciences, government and politics, economics and international relations, American history and literature, and U.S. management practices. The holdings comprise more than 12,000 volumes, subscriptions to 75 periodicals, 2 American newspapers, online databases and over 400 videotapes.
The ARC provides orientation programs for effective use of the materials and assists with inquiries about the U.S. In addition to the assistance offered by reference staff, ARC customers have access to one computer for Internet access and 15 research carrels in the reading room.
Another valuable research tool offered by the ARC is America.Gov. America.Gov is designed for Finnish audiences seeking authoritative information about official U.S. policies and related commentary on American society, culture, and politics. Extensive hyperlinks to selected sites and full-text documentation make America.Gov an unparalleled resource.
The ARC collection may be accessed through the HELKA-online catalog. Lending services are available according to the regulations of the National Library of Finland. Further information tel. (09) 191 23196.
The American Resource Center is managed jointly by the National Library of Finland and the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki.
Reference Services
ARC staff will provide reference service to all customers using a wide range of resources. The reference collection is most effectively used in person, however, ARC staff will answer queries submitted by telephone, fax or email.
Contact Information/Hours of Operation
American Resource Center at the National Library of Finland
P.O.Box 15 (Unioninkatu 36)
00014 University of Helsinki
Finland
Telephone: +358-9-191 24048
Fax Number: +358-9-652 940
E-mail: arc@usembassy.fi
Hours: Mon-Fri 9-20, Sat 9-16 (Reference services: Mon-Fri 9-17)
Summer Hours: Mon-Fri 9-18, Sat 9-16 (Closed Saturdays in July)
Currently at the ARC
Visions of Native Americans: Photographs of Edward S. Curtis. Poster show at the American Resource Center through December 2009.
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