In 2024, National Library of Armenia celebrated a milestone event – the 105th anniversary of receiving the status of a state library.

In commemoration of the 105th anniversary, a new exhibition hall dedicated to the history of the library was opened. The stands display the founding documents, letters, the building project, archive photos and unique furniture.

The jubilee date in 2024 not only summarizes the previous achievements, but also opens new perspectives for further development.

On October 3-4, the second international conference “Heritage Preservation for a Sustainable Future” dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the National Library of Armenia was held at the National Library of Armenia. The conference was attended by about 200 participants from 64 organizations in 20 countries. Library directors, international cultural figures, young and promising specialists in the field of library, and information gathered to discuss problems and challenges of preserving cultural heritage.

Many of the keynote speakers touched upon the issues of the relationship between libraries and artificial intelligence. The discussions, organized simultaneously in four auditoriums, were devoted to the preservation and popularization of Armenian heritage, bibliography, promotion of reading, digital content management, professional development, etc.

The closure of 2024 will be marked by printing the first complete edition of Rare Book Collection Catalogue both in English and Armenian. The catalogue of the National Library of Armenia will encompass the heritage of 512 rare books printed from 1512 to 1800.