Bibliologists from across the country have been trained at the Second Congress "Open Know and Emerging Technology"
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Panama City, August 13, 2025. - At the International Book fair more than 180 library knowledge guardians from across the country meet at the Atlapa Convention Center for the Second Congress of Bibliologists 2025.
Under the motto "Open knowledge and emerging technologies," this three-day congress aims to be a space for reflection, dialogue and formulation of new proposals for the future of libraries in Panama.
The event will be held up to August 15th at the Zaratí Hall with a varied and up-to-date agenda with themes that reflect challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
The main points are: The digital resources in the National Library's HemerBiblioteca, The inclusion, diversity and interculturality in libraries, The visual narrative in books and open access to humanities and social sciences.
At the opening ceremony, Orit Btesh, President of the Panamanian Chamber of Books, welcomed participants and emphasized the vital role of libraries. "Biblioteca es es autores de innovación y acceso equitable a la información."
"It's a space for proposals to share experiences, an encounter of ideas and renewed inspiration for all," she stated.
For his part, Katherine Bucktron, National Director of Cultural Rights and Citizenship, emphasized the social importance of these knowledge centers and emphasized that "The libraries are, in essence, the foundations on which we have built a solid and conscious cultural citizenship."
"Your daily work is that of knowledge stewards, story mediators and information managers. It's you with your dedicated and passionate work that make it possible for the magic of the books and access to knowledge to reach every corner of our nation." Bucktron stated.
That activity will be undertaken in partnership with the Panamanian Chamber of Book, the Ministry of Culture, the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI) - office of Panama, as well as with the embassies of Mexico and Brazil and the Guimarães Rosa Institute.
That congress was held every year at the International Book Fair as an invaluable opportunity for the librarians of Panama to update, share knowledge and strengthen their vital role in society as pillars of education, culture and community cohesion.