Resources
Information Resource Center
The Information Resource Center (IRC) of the American Embassy in San Salvador provides fast, accurate, and objective reference services on a wide range of U.S. subjects to Salvadoran government officials, journalists, non-governmental organizations, universities and businesses.
The IRC is a part of the Embassy’s Public Affairs Office. It offers access to major U.S. data sources, on-line databases, and Internet resources. It also has a reference collection and offers a variety of American magazines and journals. In short, the IRC is the most complete source of information on the U.S. in El Salvador.
How to request information:
Journalists, government and non-government organizations, cultural representatives, librarians, academics, students, etc. are encouraged to send their inquiries by fax: (503) 2501-2931 or filling our Request Form.
Please include your name, organization, fax and/or e-mail and telephone numbers, and area of research interest, to help us respond to your request.
Note: we will not answer inquiries about visas, immigration, and citizenship matters. All such inquiries must be referred to the Consular Section.
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
8:30am-12:00pm
1:00pm-4:00pm.
Other days also available by appointment
Contact Information:
IRC- Centro de Recursos Informativos
Tel. 2501 3012
Fax. 2501 2931
Email: colindrescr@state.gov



