During the second main session, titled "The Role of Information Institutions in Documenting and Preserving National Memory"—chaired by Professor Dr. Ahmed Battah, with the participation of the Director General of the Jordan Museum, Engineer Ihab Amarin, the Director of the University of Jordan Library, Dr. Mujahid Thneibat, and Dr. Mohammed Al-Manaseer—Al-Darawneh spoke about the importance of the role played by the National Library in safeguarding the Jordanian memory, protecting cultural identity, and enhancing the presence of the national document as a primary source for documenting history and preserving it for future generations.
The session witnessed discussions on the responsibility of information institutions, including libraries, museums, and archives, in collecting, organizing, and preserving national documents and sources, and developing mechanisms for making them accessible and utilized, which enhances the documentation of milestones in Jordanian history, preserves the cultural heritage, and solidifies the connection of new generations to their national identity.
The National Library Department's participation in the conference comes within the framework of its national mission aimed at protecting documents and knowledge sources, preserving the historical memory of the Kingdom, providing information sources for researchers and scholars, and spreading awareness of the importance of documentation and archiving in safeguarding the cultural and historical heritage and ensuring its continuous transmission across generations.
The conference also addressed the importance of keeping pace with technological developments and digital transformation in developing the libraries and information sector, and utilizing artificial intelligence applications and modern technologies in document preservation and heritage documentation, which contributes to enhancing the efficiency of the concerned institutions, expanding access to knowledge sources, and ensuring their sustainability.
It is worth noting that the 24th National Conference of the Jordanian Library and Information Association for the year 2026 includes a series of scientific sessions and specialized working papers discussing issues of national memory and the Jordanian narrative, the role of libraries and museums in heritage preservation, as well as ways to employ modern technologies and artificial intelligence in documenting and protecting cultural heritage.
