10 FAM 340
IIP Policy and Information Products and services
(CT:PEC-86; 04-08-2019)
(Office of Origin: IIP)
10 FAM 341 PRINT Publications
10 FAM 341.1 Audience
(CT:PEC-79; 03-26-2019)
a. Each publication is written with a different and
specific public diplomacy audience in mind. Publications will address
different audiences, by age, interest, specialty, language, etc. Embassies use
IIP print publications to inform and influence targeted foreign audiences with
content aimed at their specific interests. See 10 FAM 310 for
audience information for all IIP products.
10 FAM 341.2 Print Program,
Products, and Services
(CT:PEC-79; 03-26-2019)
a. IIP produces a range of print products that include
the following:
books
brochures
press kit folders
paper shows (low-cost mountable exhibitions comprised of up to 24
panels of images, photographs, or illustrations with text)
posters
b. IIP assists posts in obtaining copyright clearance
to publish materials and publications by U.S. authors that embassies believe
will help support the Departments policy objectives.
10 FAM 341.3 Print Publications -
Responsibilities
(CT:PEC-79; 03-26-2019)
a. The Office of Editorial Content (IIP/PD/EED) is
responsible for producing print publications (see 1 FAM 353.1)
that support and address a variety of U.S. foreign policy objectives. Many
print publications also help foreign audiences understand American society and
values.
In addition to the geographic and thematic offices in
IIP, its editors and graphic designers consult with regional and functional
bureaus to:
Conceive new publications
Write or commission new material
Buy reprint rights to existing content
Edit and design these materials for print
b. IIP coordinates its production line with the
Departments regional printing centers, which print and distribute
publications, including foreign language versions, to U.S. missions around the world.
10 FAM 342 BOOKS and book translations
10 FAM 342.1 American Publications
in Translation
(CT:PEC-79; 03-26-2019)
a. The American Publications in Translation Program of
IIP supports U.S. foreign policy objectives by encouraging translation and
reprinting of key works in U.S. politics, economics, law, history, and
literature for foreign audiences. These books and articles help Foreign
Service posts bring a U.S. perspective on issues of bilateral and global
concern to decision-makers and opinion-makers abroad. By working cooperatively
with foreign publishers and translators, IIP programs also promote observance
of intellectual property rights and foster the growth of publishing industries
as vital components of civil societies in developing countries.
b. The program may include full-length books, condensed
versions, special adaptations, excerpts, short stories, poems, plays, articles,
pamphlets and titles already translated into languages other than English.
Such materials may be published in book form and as serializations or
supplements to newspapers or magazines. Appropriate publication rights must be
obtained for all publishing projects.
c. The process to select books, obtain publication
rights, translate, print, and distribute them can be lengthy and expensive, and
is subject to various regulations and laws. Posts interested in this program
should consult the IIP Intranet web site and the regional program officer in
the Geographic office before beginning the process of making commitments.
d. The Office of Regional Strategy and Training (IIP/PR/RST)
supports requests for publication rights for the Books in Translation Program.
The Office of Editorial Content (IIP/PD/EED) supports such requests for
translation of articles and non-book materials.
10 FAM 342.2 Youth Book Program
(CT:PEC-79; 03-26-2019)
a. IIP manages the worldwide book program for outreach
to primary and secondary school audiences. IIP develops book sets in
coordination with U.S. publishers and offers these sets at a discounted rate to
embassies for outreach efforts.
b. The book sets contain between 100 to 150 titles and
are designed to communicate U.S. history, culture and values. Embassies can
purchase these sets with Post funds for donations to local schools, Binational
Centers, American Corners and other local initiatives.
c. IIP/PR is responsible for the program. The IIP
Intranet site contains program specifics, including book titles, costs per set,
and shipping information. Information about this program can be found on the
bureau Intranet web site or at the specific page for the Youth Book Program.
10 FAM 343 ELECTRONIC services
10 FAM 343.1 Photographic Services
(CT:PEC-84; 04-01-2019)
a. The Office of Digital (IIP/PL/DI), provides a wide
range of photographic services to posts abroad and to IIP, including research,
acquisition of rights, photography assignments, and creation of digital images
for electronic publication and distribution.
b. Photo editors provide research and acquire photo
rights in response to specific requests from U.S. posts abroad and IIP. Such
requests may range from official portraits of U.S. officials to specialized
subjects related to policy initiatives, current events, U.S. studies programs,
historical background, or bilateral issues. Using online services and digital
cameras, photo editors create or acquire electronic images for use in Web
sites, electronic journals, or transmission to missions abroad. Editors can
also arrange for photography coverage of events and people both in the
Washington, DC area and outside Washington, DC.
c. Photos are delivered to the requesting office as
prints, transparencies, or digital files.
d. Copyright fees or costs incurred for photographic
coverage of events outside of normal operations are the responsibility of the
requesting office.
10 FAM 343.2 INFOCENTRAL
(CT:PEC-86; 04-08-2019)
INFOCENTRAL is an online resource managed by the Office of
Editorial Content (IIP/PD/EED) that brings together on a single site policy
information, press guidance, background, outreach tools, and other relevant
materials for use by Department personnel in Washington and in the field, as
well as other U.S. government personnel who deal with international audiences
on policy matters.
INFOCENTRAL also holds the International Events Calendar,
a web-based planning device for public diplomacy (PD) professionals. It
assists them in developing strategies for specific policy objectives and for
significant events that have a PD dimension.
10 fam 344
opinion editorial (op-EDS)
(CT:PEC-86; 04-08-2019)
a. Op-eds are opinion pieces that articulate specific U.S. government policies and views. They are designed so embassy staff may place them in
foreign media outlets. Op-eds may be signed by Department officials, or they
may be generic articles for adaptation by ambassadors and other mission
personnel. IIP coordinates the production of all op-eds intended for foreign
placement except those of the Secretary, including obtaining the necessary
clearances from all appropriate Department elements. The op-eds may be drafted
by IIP or by personnel from other regional or functional bureaus, but in all
cases IIP must authorize the release to embassies of an op-ed text.
b. By law, all op-eds written or translated by IIP are
designed exclusively for overseas audiences (see 10 FAM 310). If
posts or bureaus want translation for domestic U.S. media placement or
translation of op-eds, they should consult the Bureau of Public Affairs (PA)
and the Office of Language Services (A/OPR/LS).
10 FAM 345 Through 349 UNASSIGNED