American Corners
There is currently one American Corner in Ghana. It is located on the second floor, in the building of Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana.
American Corners are partnerships between the Public Affairs Section of U.S. Embassy in Accra and the above host institution. It provides access to current and reliable information about the U.S. via book collections, the Internet, and through local programming to the general public. Sponsored jointly by the U.S. Embassy in Accra and the host organization, an American Corner serves as an information outpost similar to a public library reference service. The multi-media, book and periodical collections are open and accessible. Associated reading or meeting rooms are made available to host program events and activities (i.e. author readings, speaker programs, workshops, films, meetings, and exhibits).
The fundamental function of the American Corners is to make information about the U.S. open to all. The book collections include reference titles, works of fiction, business and government publications. American Corners also provide access to U.S. information through supervised Internet access, audio and video products, and access to a suite of 30 databases provided by elibrary USA. Host institution staff the Corners. Access to the American Corner collection is free and open to all.
Contacts
Jennifer Yeboah
Outreach & American Space Coordinator
Public Affairs Section
US Embassy Accra
Tel: +233 (0)30 2741919
Fax: +233 (0)30 2741692
Rita Boateng
American Corner Director
Legon Center for International Affairs and Diplomacy
University of Ghana, Legon
Tel: 233 (0)241 450 519
Email: americancornerleciad@gmail.com
Rita Awuku
IRC Director
Public Affairs Section
US Embassy Accra
Tel: +233 (0)30 2741462