The American Center reference provides information on subjects relating to USA. We do not differentiate service at the Reference Desk based on a user's affiliation or status. Our collection, reference sources, databases and staff are available for anyone Reference desk specialists will help patrons to find resources they need to conduct their own research.

Our users are: Students and researchers Mass media Government authorities Business representatives Think tanks Educational and cultural institutions Non-governmental organizations

Our services include:

• Instruction and assistance using print and electronic resources
• Consultations on using of ProQuest and JSTOR
  
• Ready-reference information for specific factual information queries
• Suggest reference materials you might find relevant for your work
• Conduct in-depth time consuming topic searches in-person, by telephone and e-mail

What we need:

• Precise and brief description of your question
• The deadlines of your request
• Sources you have already consulted and their relevance
• Where you found the information you want to confirm
• How you want your query to be done
• Your contact information: name, phone number, email address
  

We don t:

• Subscribe for materials you need
• Compile bibliographies and select books for your topic
• Correspond or negotiate with the organizations you want to contact
• Send your letters and scripts to movie stars and directors
• Take fee for our services
• Translate your materials
  

All your questions will be treated with respect and confidentiality. You can send your reference request to amcenter@amc.ru. We will look for the answers to your questions.