Freedom of Information
An underlying principle of the library and information professions is that it’s a basic human right to have freedom of access to information, ideas and works of imagination, without bias or censorship. This principle upholds a number of other human rights, as information in all its forms is fundamental to understanding yourself, your place in the world, how to exercise your rights as a citizen and express yourself. Knowledge is power, so it’s important that everyday people have access to a choice of information, without too many barriers being imposed.