ISLAMABAD: United States (US) Ambassador David Hale and Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, State Minister for Capital Administration and Development Division (CADD), inaugurated the newly renovated Lincoln Reading Lounge (LRL) at the National Library of Pakistan.
The corner was remodeled to create a contemporary and comfortable space with added resources for the use of the general public. The new corner provides free access to books, magazines, videos, technology bar, e-books, and e-library, USA. The visitors can access a large collection of databases, scholarly journals, e-books, newspaper articles, and multimedia content through e-library, USA.
The corner will organise monthly programmes for visitors focusing on English language learning, Education USA resources, US alumni and cultural programmes, and information about the United States, in collaboration with the US embassy.
“The US embassy is proud to work with the National Library of Pakistan to open this beautiful Lincoln Reading Lounge,” Ambassador Hale said.
“This project reflects the value of both our countries attached to education. This lounge will provide students, researchers, and the public increased opportunities for interaction and collaboration, as well as access to 21st century creative technology and the internet”, he added.
The Lincoln Reading Lounge at the National Library of Pakistan, Islamabad was re-opened following renovation on Tuesday. The LRL, first established in 2007, is a partnership project between the National Library of Pakistan and the US embassy in Islamabad. The US embassy runs a network of 18 Lincoln corners across Pakistan.
The Lincoln Corner is a resource centre and event space hosted in partnership with Pakistani institutions – in public libraries, universities, and cultural centres- that provides a platform for open dialogue between Pakistanis and Americans, promotes mutual understanding, and strengthens people-to-people ties through various programmes.
The LRL is one of these 18 Lincoln corners. The Lincoln Corners’ programmes and resources attract students, academics, journalists, researchers and Pakistani youth.
