The U.S. Embassy’s Information Resource Center (IRC) in Jakarta is a specialized reference and research facility. Our goal is to provide you with accurate, up-to-date and authoritative information about U.S. society and policy materials, cover such topic as U.S. foreign policy, government, economics and trade, history, social and cultural issues.
The IRC collection includes an up-to-date reference collection, a periodicals section, and access to extensive online databases.
Our professionally-trained reference specialists use print and periodical collections as well as online databases and the Internet to retrieve the information that you need quickly, conveniently, and free of charge.
Information queries may be submitted to us by phone, fax, mail, and e-mail. You are also welcome to visit us by appointment for personal assistance with research.