Professional organizations guide change by providing an infrastructure that creates a climate for innovation. Having strong goals and principles is essential for library associations. Fundamental rethinking of processes and structures in the face of economic trends and technology is essential. Creativity can enable organizations to take a practice from another association or culture and adapt it to local needs. As we move to a global society, a solution developed in one part of the world may address a need in another part.
Libraries activate human potential through knowledge, ideas and information.
Library associations serve as the voice of the library and information profession and a source of leadership on information policy, intellectual freedom and intellectual participation. Diversity is honored in the professional body and in library collections and services. Librarianship focuses on individuals in all their uniqueness. Education and continuous learning are key priorities, and libraries promote continuous, lifelong learning for all people through library and information services of all types. Equity of access to information and electronic resources are essential and must be provided by libraries.