Amman:The 24th National Conference of the Jordanian Libraries and Information Association opened at the Royal Cultural Center, focusing on "The Jordanian Narrative and National Culture The Role of Information Institutions in Documenting National Memory and Preserving Cultural Identity." The conference gathers academics, researchers, information science specialists, and cultural representatives to explore strategies for preserving Jordan's heritage.
According to Jordan News Agency, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Culture Dr. Nidal Al-Ayasrah, representing Minister of Culture Mustafa Al-Rawashdeh, emphasized the importance of libraries, archives, and information bodies in documenting historical heritage. He highlighted the need for developing digital libraries and using artificial intelligence and knowledge management tools.
Dr. Al-Ayasrah noted the significance of digitizing documents and manuscripts to maintain a robust knowledge base that connects the past with the present. The conference's theme, "The Jordanian Narrative," aligns with a national initiative by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, focusing on documenting Jordan's history.
The Ministry of Culture has launched the "Stories from Jordan" platform, encouraging citizens to upload historical documents and media to aid research and archiving. Dr. Imad Abu Eid, President of the Association, reiterated the role of information institutions in recording oral histories and using AI to protect cultural memory.
The opening session included panel discussions by prominent figures such as Dr. Zeidan Kafafi, Dr. Mohanad Mubaidin, and Dr. Hind Abu Al-Sha'ar. The event concluded with a documentary on the Ministry's narrative dialogues, with the conference set to continue through Thursday, addressing digital culture and media's role in preserving identity.