Freedom of expression is an inalienable human right and the foundation for self-government.
Freedom of expression encompasses the freedom of speech and the corollary right to receive information. These rights extend to children as well as adults. Libraries and librarians exist to facilitate these rights by providing access to, identifying, retrieving, organizing, and preserving recorded expression regardless of the formats or technologies in which that expression is recorded. The mission of the St. Martin Parish Library is to provide patrons with current information resources including online electronic information resources. Access to worldwide communication and information services is a priority for students, educators, business administrators and other interested patrons.