ALA operates under a five-year planning cycle. Within the framework of the mission, priorities, and goals of this chapter (i.e., Policy 1.1–1.4), the Association adopted a set of emphases and goals as part of ALA Goal 2000. (See “Current Reference File”: ALA Goal 2000.)
Priority Area A. Access to information
ALA will promote efforts to ensure that every individual has access to needed information at the time needed and in a format the individual can utilize, through provision of library and information services.
Priority Area B. Legislation/funding
ALA will promote legislation at all levels that will strengthen library and information services. Means will be developed for facilitating the effective competition of libraries for public funds as well as for funds from the private sector.
Priority Area C. Intellectual freedom
ALA will promote the protection of library materials, personnel, and trustees from censorship; the defense of library personnel and trustees in support of intellectual freedom and the Library Bill of Rights; and the education of library personnel, trustees, and the general public to the importance of intellectual freedom.
Priority Area D. Public awareness
ALA will promote the role of librarians and the use of libraries and their resources and services as well as the awareness of their importance to all segments of society.
View the ALA Goal 2000 Plan.
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