The future of libraries, new technologies and the preservation of cultural heritage are discussed in Minsk The 13th international congress "The library as a cultural phenomenon" opened in the National Library of Belarus. It brought together more than 400 participants from Belarus, Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan and other countries. The main theme of the forum is the role of women in culture. The participants also discuss the preservation of cultural heritage, the digitization of libraries and the use of artificial intelligence. Today there was a plenary meeting, thematic sections and round tables. The National Library of Belarus signed cooperation agreements with partners from Kazakhstan and an anti-plagiarism company. The congress will last until October 30. Tomorrow the participants will discuss the fight against false information and summarize the results of the forum.

The future of libraries, new technologies and the preservation of cultural heritage are discussed in Minsk The 13th international congress "The library as a cultural phenomenon" opened in the National Library of Belarus. It brought together more than 400 participants from Belarus, Russia, China, India, Kazakhstan and other countries. The main theme of the forum is the role of women in culture. The participants also discuss the preservation of cultural heritage, the digitization of libraries and the use of artificial intelligence. Today there was a plenary meeting, thematic sections and round tables. The National Library of Belarus signed cooperation agreements with partners from Kazakhstan and an anti-plagiarism company. The congress will last until October 30. Tomorrow the participants will discuss the fight against false information and summarize the results of the forum.