Australian Library and Information Association

**What we do** **The Australian Library and Information Association is the national organisation for the Australian library and information services sector.** Together we seek to empower the profession through the development, promotion and delivery of quality library and information services to the nation, through leadership, advocacy and mutual professional support. We are governed by a constitution and guided by our vision, objects and values. Membership of ALIA is open to everyone: people working in the sector, qualified librarians and library technicians, professionals from other disciplines, people who share our values, libraries, library suppliers and other stakeholders. We welcome anyone with an interest in libraries and information management. **Purpose** To promote a strong library and information services sector for a thriving democracy. **Objects** - To promote the free flow of information and ideas in the interest of all Australians and a thriving culture, economy, environment and democracy; - To promote and improve the services provided by all kinds of library and information agencies; - To ensure the high standard of personnel engaged in information provision and foster their professional interests and aspirations; - To represent the interests of members to governments, other organisations and the community; and - To encourage people to contribute to the improvement of library and information services through support and membership of the association. - To endorse the principles of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights-Article 19 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in response to the many challenges faced by the world today and into the future. **Values** - Promotion of the free flow of information and ideas through open access to recorded knowledge, information, and creative works - Delivery of authentic information and evidence-based practice supported by quality research - Connection of people to ideas, knowledge creation and learning - Dedication to fostering reading, information and digital literacies - Respect for the diversity, individuality and equality of all - Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the land, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, cultures and Country - Adherence to information privacy principles - Management, organisation and preservation of the human record - Excellence, accountability, integrity and responsibility in service to our communities - Commitment to maintaining currency of professional knowledge and practice - Partnerships and collaborations to advance these values.