- The document discusses the 17th annual BOBCATSSS symposium held on January 29th, 2009. It provides background on the Portuguese Association for Information Management (APDSI), formerly known as the Portuguese Association for the Development of Scientific and Technical Information, which was founded in 1984. - APDSI aims to facilitate research in information science, promote principles and tools of information management, and ensure equal access to information and knowledge. It has been involved in several European projects related to developing competencies for information professionals. - The document outlines APDSI's support for the Euroguide framework and efforts to integrate it into Portuguese educational programs. It also lists priorities like promoting the circulation of works by young professionals and