The clauses of this code of ethics build on the core principles outlined in this pre-amble to provide a set of suggestions on the conduct of professionals. IFLA recog-nises that whilst these core principles should remain at the heart of any such code, the specifics of codes will necessarily vary according to the particular society, community of practice or virtual community. Code making is an essential function of a professional association, just as ethical reflection is a necessity for all professionals. IFLA recommends the Code of Ethics for IFLA to all its member association and institutions and to individual librarians and information workers for these purposes
IFLA undertakes to revise this code whenever appropriate.