About U.S.-Vietnam Studies Projects

What is a U.S.-Vietnam Studies Project?

U.S.-Vietnam Studies Projects are partnerships between the Public Affairs sections of U.S. Consulate General and host institutions. They provide access to current and reliable information about the U.S. via book collections, the Internet, and through local programming to the general public. Sponsored jointly by a U.S. embassy and a host country organization, a U.S.-Vietnam Studies Project serves as an information outpost similar to a public library reference service. The multi-media, book and periodical collections are open and accessible. Associated reading or meeting rooms are made available to host program events and activities (i.e. author readings, films, speaker programs, workshops, films, meetings, and exhibits).

The fundamental function of the U.S.-Vietnam Studies Project is to make information about the U.S. available to foreign publics at large. At a minimum, a U.S.-Vietnam Studies Project should consist of a collection of books in English about the U.S. The book collection may include reference titles, works of fiction, business and government publications. U.S.-Vietnam Studies Projects also provide access to U.S. information through supervised Internet access, audio and video products, CDs, and CD-ROMS. Host institution personnel staff the Corners. Access to U.S.-Vietnam Studies Project collection is free and open to all interested citizens of the host country. Local staff are fluent in English and demonstrate programming skills.