We, hereby, as an oath to ourselves and as a promise to the people, establish an ethical guiding post by which we will find our direction, and declare it today. Librarians promote the people's willingness to self-growth and support the efforts. Librarians protect the freedom of libraries and the users, and establish the equal access to information. Librarians become the cultural leaders who open up a mature knowledge society. Librarians are not negligent in improving themselves, and consistently devote themselves to the research and practice.
Librarians realize that it is their duty to preserve the history and to transmit the facts.
Librarians develop the ability to actively handle social changes and demands of users. Librarians, armed with the pioneer spirit, overcome daily obstacles, and work with enthusiasm, perseverance, courage, and hope. Librarians fulfill their duties as professionals by means of thorough awareness of the professional knowledge and protection of autonomy. Librarians do their best to obtain necessary professional knowledge and technique regarding their work. Librarians demonstrate the autonomy as professionals and obtain appropriate social status by themselves.