International Federation of Library Associations and InstitutionsInternational Federation of Library Associations and InstitutionsIFLA_e34b4431-b30d-4a14-a918-56fda8ba8235The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library and information profession. _f2834d6b-5024-4e19-b79c-290cf994ef6aFreedom of Access to InformationThe 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 Universal AccessThe 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 Quality ServicesThe conviction that delivery of high quality library and information services helps guarantee that access Universal ParticipationThe commitment to enable all Members of the Federation to engage in, and benefit from, its activities without regard to citizenship, disability, ethnic origin, gender, geographical location, language, political philosophy, race or religion. StandardsPromote high standards of provision and delivery of library and information services_541a86b1-82a1-44c7-b3b7-d36cc7fc3a191UnderstandingEncourage widespread understanding of the value of good library & information services _a7eaf54d-38a4-4f4b-9264-c7f02af01cad2RepresentationRepresent the interests of our members throughout the world. _ba633559-45fe-40ca-b466-46a1b5c4ebab32010-02-08http://www.ifla.org/III/intro00.htmArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com