American Corner

  American Corner Library
American Corner Library is in a campus of University of Management and Economics, Battambang, which has been supported fund and technical tasks by US Embassy to Cambodia. In lucky, UME was given two libraries in Battambang and Kampong Cham because there are three libraries donated by US embassy throughout Cambodia. It clarifies that UME is the biggest private university in Battambang and consists of thousands of students studying under the wise and intellectual leadership of Ph. D. H.E Tun Peakdey, a president of University. This library provides good opportunity for all the public who aim to study and research in it through equipping with many thousands of books such as: arts, humanity, architecture, music, history, formal science, social science, politics, cultures, linguistics, archeology, economics, laws, business, and other books. Moreover; some services are given such as:

-       Entry reading books, newspapers, magazines…

-       Using internet

-       Borrowing books

-       Full Bright Scholarship in USA

-       TOEFL training program

-       Study English with Peace Corp members from US embassy to Cambodia and

-       Other services

Open from Monday- Sunday

7:00-11.30 am and 1:30-8:30 pm (Except for Sunday only 5:30 pm)

The library is closed every national holiday

Notice: All the students must follow the regulation of the library.

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American Corner

American corner

Collaboration between the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy and the University of Management and Economics

There are currently two American Corners in Cambodia. UME has signed up MOU with the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy for the agreement of partnership program a new American Corner in UME Battambang.

UME American Corner or it is called public library features a diverse collection of English language books and materials focusing on the United States. The collections provide current and reliable information on various subjects, including American studies, history, cultural, business, law, politics and democracy. There is also information on English teaching, including student advising materials, links to university admission and scholarship websites, TOEFL-SAT-GRE-GMAT test information, and student visa information. The collections also offer poster exhibits, CDs, videotapes-

and access to several electronic data-bases. Each American Corner has several computers with guided Internet access.

In addition, UME American Corner will offer public programs to make information about the U.S. available to the Cambodian public. The American Corners host speakers, workshops and meetings, and serve as venues for locally generated programs such as American film screenings, English classes, or educational advising. The American Corner also offers digital video conferences (DVCs) with speakers from around the world.

The American Corners are staffed by bilingual Cambodian library personnel, who will be available to assist patrons interested in locating specific information about the United States.

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