The American Library’s Traveling Exhibition In Kochi (August 20-22, 2008)

August 18

CHENNAI: The American Library of the U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, will be organizing a two-day Traveling Exhibition in Kochi from August 21-22, 2008. Dr. Beena Vijayan, District Collector, Ernakulam will inaugurate the exhibition, 5:30 p.m.,Wednesday, August 20, 2008, at St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulum, the cosponsor of the exhibition. Mr. Wesley Robertson, Information Officer, U.S. Consulate General, Chennai, will participate in the inauguration. The inauguration will be followed by a screening of the documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” The exhibition will be kept open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., August 21 to 22, 2008 at the College.

The Exhibition will feature a computer PowerPoint presentation on the resources and services of the American Library along with a book exhibit, video corner and poster shows “ Biodiversity: Nature’s Vast Diminishing Abundance,” and “Sea to Shining Sea.” Library staff will provide information on how residents outside of Chennai can access the Library’s extensive resources via mail, telephone, fax, email and the Internet. On-the-spot membership enrollment for individuals as well as institutions will be offered to the visiting public at the venue.

The American Library in Chennai offers a wide range of resources, programs and services to provide accurate and up-to-date information on U.S. government and its policies along with in-depth information about American values, history, culture and institutions. The Library's collection is strong in the fields of social sciences, government, politics, economics, international relations, American history and literature, and American management practices. The holdings consist of over 15,000 volumes, subscriptions to 140 periodicals in print, several CD-ROM and online databases, and more than 500 video programs. In addition to books and magazines, it showcases state-of-the-art American information technology. The Library serves people from all walks of life, including students and teachers, researchers, government officials, politicians, media representatives, and businessmen.