About U.S.-Vietnam Studies Corners

GENERAL INFORMATION

U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corners are partnerships between the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Consulate General and host country institutions. U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corners provide access to current and reliable information about political, economic, cultural, educational and social life in the U.S. via book collections, the Internet, CD-ROMs, DVDs, on-line databases, and through local programming to the general public. There are three U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corners affiliated with universities and libraries throughout the country.

COLLECTIONS AND RESOURCES

Print collections including reference titles on business, social, science, politics, education, and culture, as well as works of fiction.
Magazines, journals, and U.S. government reports and publications.
Internet access to resources via U.S. and international websites, as well as non governmental organizations, think tanks, and academic institutions.
Access to multimedia such as CDs and DVDs for music and film collections and CD-ROMS for reference information.

WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT THE U.S. - VIETNAM STUDIES CORNER?

New and updated resources from reliable American sources for information about the U.S.
Free invitations to seminars and discussions with American scholars or experts.
Support for research and study.
Learning activities on American culture, ideals, and values.
Network with others who have similar interests.
English language practice with the staff or through  English speaking clubs.

SERVICES

U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corners are staffed by bilingual Vietnamese library personnel who are available during regular library hours to assist patrons interested in specific information about the United States. Anyone who wishes to use U.S. – Vietnam Studies Corner resources to conduct research about the United States should contact the U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corner director or staff, explain the research project, and schedule an appointment for assistance. To receive information on the U.S. - Vietnam Studies Corner's regular and monthly programs, or to participate in any of the programs, please contact the U.S.-Vietnam Studies Corner near you.