The foundation of modern librarianship rests on an essential set of core values that define, inform, and guide our professional practice. These values reflect the history and ongoing development of the profession and have been advanced, expanded, and refined by numerous policy statements of the American Library Association.
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Access
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Confidentiality/Privacy
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Democracy
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Diversity
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Education and Lifelong Learning
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Intellectual Freedom
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The Public Good
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Preservation
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Professionalism
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Service
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Social Responsibility
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Sustainability
"Core Values of Librarianship", American Library Association, July 26, 2006.
(Accessed October 14, 2020)
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