eLibraryUSA Hands-on Training with Filipino Public Librarians

The American Spaces Thomas Jefferson Information Center and the National Library of the Philippines jointly conducted a hands-on eLibraryUSA workshop to elevate the knowledge of public librarians to wide array of resources available in the United States. eLibraryUSA is one of the public diplomacy tools of the U.S. Embassy to promote literacy in the Philippines. For those interested of getting a free access to eLibraryUSA (http://elibraryusa.state.gov/), you may contact us at mnltjic@state.gov

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Emilio Aguinaldo Students visit the TJIC, U.S. Embassy Manila

On March 28, The Thomas Jefferson Information Center conducted an information session to Emilio Aguinaldo International School students about the 5 steps to study in the U.S.#diplomacymoment #amspacesph

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PLM Students visit Thomas Jefferson Information Center

TJIC welcomed students from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) to TJIC American Spaces to know more about the products and services of the library. In addition, Consular Officer Adam Wallingford graced the event to meet the students.#amspacesph #diplomacymoment

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TJIC hosts a WebChat session on Women in the Diplomatic World

The Thomas Jefferson Information Center celebrated Women's History Month through a livestream session about the life and career of U.S. Women in the DIplomatic World. #amspacesph#diplomacymoment #whm

To watch the recorded session, please click the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsJBabX0UQo (PART1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsU2W37TmY4 (PART 2)

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TEEN TECH WEEK at American Shelf Mapua Institute of Technology

The Thomas Jefferson Information Center, U.S. Embassy Manila in partnership with Mapua Institute of Technology celebrated the TEEN TECH WEEK through a hands-on experience of the eLibraryUSA, the premier digital collection of the United States. The students and faculty of the university also enjoyed the program by learning about the newest collection, products and services of the American Shelf MAPUA Manila through the TJIC's American Shelves Roadshow.

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American Shelves Roadshow at Quezon City Public Library highlights World Wildlife Day

On March 6, teachers, students, and government employees of Quezon City participated in Thomas Jefferson Information Center's American Shelves Roadshow event at the Quezon City Public Library. TJIC showcased library resources such as books, posters and online resources related to Wildlife Conservation and featured short videos on Wildlife Trafficking in raising awareness about the World Wildlife Day celebrated every 3rd of March. The participants showed their great interest on the vast free online resources of the U.S. Government to fight Wildlife trafficking and promote Wildlife Conservation in the Philippines. #WorldWildlifeDay

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educationUSA Information Session with St. Louis College students

Students from Saint Louis College, La Union participated in the EducationUSA Information Session at TJIC-American Spaces last March 3. The students had an opportunity to interact and ask question to Mr. Jarred Butto, a Washington DC-based educationUSA adviser of the U.S. Department of State #educationusa

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American Shelves Roadshow at Congressional Library Bureau features International Women’s Day

On March 6, in celebration of the International Women’s day, the Thomas Jefferson Information Center introduced and exhibited books and posters of successful American women and featured short videos of former U.S. Congresswomen such as Nancy Pelosi, the first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives at the Congressional Library Bureau, Philippine House of Representatives. The employees of the House of Representatives showed their great interest on the resources related to women’s history in the United States.
#americanshelvesroadshow #womenshistorymonth

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