(a)Supporting the role of libraries in society
(b)Defending the principle of freedom of information
(c)Promoting literacy, reading, and lifelong learning
(d)Providing unrestricted access to information
(e)Balancing the intellectual property rights of authors with the needs of
users
(f )Promoting resource sharing
(g )Preserving our intellectual heritage
(h)Developing library professionals
(i )Promoting standards, guidelines, and best practices
(j )Supporting the infrastructure of library associations
(k )Representing libraries in the technological marketplace