Enjoy a live interactive virtual tour of the National Library of Costa Rica with Alejandro Cano, who is an excellent Certified Naturalist Tour Guide with more than 25 years of experience and will be guiding us on this exciting virtual tour.

Alejandro has an extensive itinerary scheduled for us, which is listed below.

1:00 p.m. Welcome to the park

Live from the park in front of the National Library

Brief overview of the surroundings and historical context of the area

First visual impression of the library's impressive exterior

1:05 p.m. Exterior view and introduction to the building

Guided tour of the exterior architecture of the National Library

Brief history of the building, its significance, and design

1:10 p.m. Welcome by the Library Director

Introduction and welcome message from the Director

Brief presentation on the mission, services, and vision of the National Library

Mention of collaboration opportunities and digital resources

1:20 Guided tour of the Library's interior

Live tour of the main sections of the library:

Reading Rooms

• Historical Archive

• Public Service Areas

• Special Collections

• Explanation of how services are organized and provided

• Emphasis on accessibility, digitization, and outreach programs

• Viewing of exhibits (if any that day)

Staff Introduction

During the tour, participants will meet key staff members.

Brief interviews or greetings from librarians and staff in their work areas.

Information on daily operations and staff duties

1:55 p.m. Closing remarks and invitation to questions and answers

• Thank-you message

• Invitation to explore the library's digital resources

• Open invitation to contact with questions or for follow-up conversations

• Farewell 

Note: Members of the USA participant libraries will have the opportunity to talk and chat with each other through the Zoom meeting

You MUST register below to receive the Zoom link 1 hour before the program start.