Resources @ The American Center, Chennai

Access the Rich Resources @ eLibraryUSA 

The American Center [formerly known as the American Library] is providing temporary access to eLibraryUSA to its individual members.

Established in 1947, the Center has played a special role in fostering relationships between the people of the United States and South India.  People across the region have shared with us their memories of the American Center - how it inspired, informed, and changed them. 

Dr. Lilian Jasper, Principal, WCC, Chennai, at the American Center, Chennai

With an event space, DVD viewing kiosks, online databases, and much more, the American Center incorporates some of the latest trends and technologies.  They have more than 15,000 books and printed materials and one of the largest collections of American Studies materials in South Asia.

The American Center organizes a wide range of interactive programs both virtually and in-person. 

There’s something for everyone, whether English language workshops, entrepreneurial mentoring, sessions on U.S. higher education, or discussions on a full range of U.S. policy, society and culture, film screenings, and story-telling sessions. 

The American Center is a platform for South Indians and Americans from all walks of life to come together to engage on issues of common and global interest.

The dedicated staff provide a wide range of resources and services, offering accurate and current information about American government and civil society institutions, policies, the economy, global issues, culture, literature, history, and contemporary life.

For more information on the American Center & its resources, you may kindly click on the HERE.

You may also want to access Dr. Lilian Jasper’s take on Books & Reading, in her talk titled, Wading through Literature, on our past post HERE.

PS: We are extremely grateful to Ms. Usha Alagappan, American Center, Chennai, for sharing this valuable information with us.

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