Among the tools of successful management are an annual strategic plan; the American Spaces standards; evaluating the impact of the American Space on visitors; using data to make future decisions about programming and use of space; creative and motivational staff management; and understanding the elements of building strong community partnerships.
American Spaces Handbook
In January 2017, the American Spaces Handbook became a “living” digitized document that is in the process of being revised. As it is developing, it will provide practical information to help American Spaces leaders and staff — including American Corner coordinators and staff and Binational Center staff — successfully manage American Spaces. In June of 2024, the handbook was revised and is now downloadable from the above link.
Design your Space
Recommendations for space design, furniture and finish selections, graphics and more to support a variety of programmatic goals and facilitate visitor engagement.
American Spaces Standards
Guidelines for the services and programs an American Space should offer, the resources that should be available, and how the American Space should look and feel to a visitor.
Vision of a Modern American Space
A modern American Space is a physical venue for public engagement with foreign target audiences in support of United States foreign policy objectives.
Branding Resources for American Spaces
The Office of American Spaces and Educational Advising maintains a Branding Guide and branding materials to assist official American Spaces in marketing their affiliation with the U.S. government.
American Spaces around the World
Get a peek into American Spaces with this photo gallery of American Spaces in each region of the world.
The Six Pillars of American Spaces Activities
Six broad “pillars” guide American Spaces engagement activities. Posts select the pillars that align with their strategic goals, and activities may connect to multiple pillars.
Reporting
OASIS is the Office of American Spaces and Educational Advising’s system for collecting core metrics and providing data and reports for American Spaces worldwide.