Embassy of the United States

American Information Resource Center

American Information Resource Center (AIRC) of the American Embassy in Warsaw provides fast, accurate, and objective reference services on a wide range of U.S. subjects to Polish government officials, journalists, non-governmental organizations, universities and businesses.

The AIRC is a part of the Public Affairs Office and offers: access to major U.S. data sources, on-line databases, Internet sources and a reference collection and American newspapers and magazines--the most advanced source of information on the U.S. in Poland.

Customized research by reference specialists on a range of U.S. subjects: foreign policy, economy, business, media, law, technology, environmental issues, as well as American society and culture.

AIRC Resources:

Online: CQ Historic Documents, EBSCO Political Science, EBSCO Newspaper Source, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, CQ Global Researcher, CQ Researcher Online, ebrary, Literary Resource Center, Hein Online, New York Times Historical, Project Muse.  Information on online databases. (PDF 98.27 Kb)

Reference Selection:

Over 600 reference texts with specialized titles on the American political system, international relations, legislation and history.

Access to AIRC is by appointment at least one day in advance.