The endorsement of the principles of freedom of access to information, ideas and works of imagination and freedom of expression embodied in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The belief that people, communities and organizations need universal and equitable access to information, ideas and works of imagination for their social, educational, cultural, democratic and economic well-being.

The conviction that delivery of high quality library and information services helps guarantee that access.

The commitment to enable all Members of the Federation to engage in, and benefit from, its activities without discrimination on the grounds of citizenship, disability, ethnic origin, gender, geographical location, language, political ideology, race or religion.