The New Jersey Library Association affirms its belief in the public right to library service - as stated in the following tenets:

1. All people are entitled to free access to the information and knowledge within a library.

2. All people are entitled to obtain current, accurate information on any topic of interest.

3. All people are entitled to courteous, efficient, and prompt service.

4. All people are entitled to assistance by qualified library personnel.

5. All people are entitled to the right of privacy in the selection or use of materials.

6. All people are entitled to the full service of the library network on a local, regional, state, and national level.

7. All people are entitled to the use of a facility that is accessible, attractive, and comfortable.

8. All people are entitled to access to the policies regarding the use and services of a library,

9. All people are entitled to library service that reflects the interests and needs of the total community.

Reaffirmed by the NJLA Executive Board September 2006
Adopted by NJLA Executive Board, 1978