Lincoln Corners in Pakistan
Lincoln Corners are partnerships between the Public Affairs sections of the U.S. Embassy and host institutions. There are more than 350 American Corners around the world. They provide access to current and reliable information about the U.S. via book collections, current magazines, the Internet, multimedia resources, and through local programming to the general public. The multimedia resources, book and periodical collections are open and accessible to the public. Associated reading or meeting rooms are available to host program events and activities (i.e. films, lectures, workshops, meetings, and exhibits). Lincoln Corners offer a "window on America" and its people, history, society, geography, government, and popular culture. These Corners are a place to read about America and to exchange views and opinions with Americans living in or visiting Pakistan.
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Corners are named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America. He was an exceptional leader and helped guide the country through the American Civil War. He was also a great lover of books and reading, and once said: "A capacity and taste for reading gives access to whatever has already been discovered by others. It is the key, or one of the keys, to already solved problems. And not only so: it gives a relish and facility for successfully pursuing the yet unsolved ones." It is this spirit of sharing the experience of solving past problems and encouraging the solving of new ones that the Lincoln Corners embody.
Lincoln Corner Coordinators
The Lincoln Corners are staffed by bilingual Pakistani librarians who will be available during regular library hours to assist visitors with specific interests about the U.S. They are called Lincoln Corner Coordinators. Please contact to Lincoln Corner Coordinators about the visiting hours, access to the resources, reference queries and programs at the Lincoln Corners. Resources and Services of Lincoln Corners
Lincoln Corners feature resources about the United States and offer a public information service. Reference Collections and Services: Current and reliable information on American law, government, society, and institutions. Print collection includes latest books, atlases, encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Audio Visual Collection: A wide collection of videos, CD- ROMs and DVDs are accessible in the Lincoln Corner.Online Resources and Research: Guidance from professional coordinators for expeditious and efficient information retrieval and online research.
Magazines: Popular and scholarly magazines and journals from the U.S. on current events, popular culture, sports, business, and science.
Books for Youth: English language reading materials for young adults.
Study in the U.S.: Resources on tests, admissions and financial aid for study at a U.S. college or university.
Lectures and Discussions: Opportunities for exchanging views with American experts and citizens on topics such as business, technology, education, government, and life in the United States.
Programs: Internet search workshops, Digital Video Conferences (DVCs), seminars, video shows, and lectures are conducted on variety of topics.
Exhibitions: Regular exhibits on American life and culture are displayed at the Corners.
Lincoln Corners in Pakistan
At present there are four Lincoln Corners in Pakistan located at Peshawar, Islamabad, Karachi, and Muzaffarabad.
Lincoln Corner Peshawar: The first Lincoln Corner in Pakistan opened on April 20, 2006 at the University of Peshawar in Peshawar. Address: The Central Library University of Peshawar, Peshawar
Phone: 091-5846626
Fax: 091-5846636
E-mail: lc.pesh@gmail.com
Lincoln Corner Islamabad: The second Lincoln Corner in Pakistan opened on June 5, 2006 at the International Islamic University in Islamabad. Address: The Central Library, International Islamic University, H-10, Islamabad
Phone: 051-9257996
Fax: 051-4434346
E-mail: lcislamabad@gmail.comLincoln Corner Karachi: The third Lincoln Corner in Pakistan opened on June 12, 2006 at the Rangoonwala Community Center in Karachi. Address: Rangoonwala Trust Library, ZVM Ghani Rangoonwala Community Center, Plot Nos. 4 and 5, KDA Scheme No. 7, Block-4, Dhoraji Colony. Karachi
Phone: 021-4938025
Fax: 021-4930534
E-mail: lckarachi1@gmail.com
Lincoln Corner Muzaffarabad: The fourth Lincoln Corner opened on June 26, 2007 at the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir. Address: City Campus, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: 058810-42862
Fax: 058810-42862
E-mail: lc.uajk@gmail.com
