International Resource Centre (IRC)
Purpose
The aim of the project is to create an interactive learning zone to allow students, researchers, academia, media, community members and policy makers to develop an awareness and interest in international issues, particularly those related to peace and conflict resolution. The project is being funded by British council and British high commission.
Location
The IRC has been established at the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir located in the City Campus, Muzaffarabad
Description of an International Resource Centre
The Resource Centre is an attractive, lively place which encourages not just reading but debate and discussion. It is providing access to information and knowledge about specific themes in an interactive environment using multimedia. It contains books, journals, audio and video material along with access to online and e-resources (such as databases) on the relevant subjects, through computers with internet connection, printers will enable printing of relevant material (which can be charged to the user). A comfortable reading space at the Centre allows users to study and to refer to books and periodicals. The staff manning the centre has been trained to assist the users in finding relevant and up-to-date information through search facilities on databases, online newspapers, magazines and publications.
To ensure effective use of resources, the IRC is catering to a programme of events(seminars, workshops, lectures, panel discussions) on peace and conflict resolution and English(English Language Teaching Workshops etc.) with the aim of providing information and a forum for discussion to the users of the IRC.
Target users
The IRC contains information on international issues including conflict management, International Relations and peace building and English Language for the faculty, students and researchers of University. Apart from information access to the academic community for study and research, the IRC is also be available to civil society (NGOs, community based organizations and activists), print and broadcast media.
Email: coordinator.irc@ajku.edu.pk
URL: www.ajku.edu.pk/irc.php
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