1. The IFLA Internet Manifesto Alex Byrne Chair Committee on Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions alex.byrne@uts.edu.au

2. The IFLA Internet Manifesto Aims to highlight unhindered access to information to help communities and individuals to attain freedom, prosperity and development. Emphasises that libraries and information services are essential gateways to the Internet.

3. The IFLA Internet Manifesto Proclaimed 1 May 2002 Developed by IFLA/FAIFE in consultation with IFLA members and approved by the Governing Board. Complements IFLA/Unesco Public Library Manifesto and School Library Manifesto

4. The IFLA Internet Manifesto Establishes principles of freedom of access to information via the Internet Notes the need to develop implementation strategies, policies, and plans IFLA/FAIFE is now instigating a worldwide program to implement the ideals expressed in the Manifesto.

5. Unhindered access to information is essential to freedom, equality, global understanding and peace.

6. IFLA asserts that: Intellectual freedom is the right of every individual … is the basis of democracy … the core of library service. Freedom of access to information … is a central responsibility of the library and information profession … supports … freedom, prosperity and development.

7. Principles of Freedom of Access to Information via the Internet 1. Access to the Internet and all of its resources should be consistent with the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and especially Article 19: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.

8. Principles of Freedom of Access to Information via the Internet 2.... access should neither be subject to any form of ideological, political or religious censorship, nor to economic barriers. 3.... a responsibility to serve all... regardless of age, race, nationality, religion, culture, political affiliation, physical or other disabilities, gender or sexual orientation, or any other status.

9. Principles of Freedom of Access to Information via the Internet 4.... support the right of users to seek information of their choice. 5.... respect the privacy of their users and recognize that the resources they use should remain confidential.

10. Principles of Freedom of Access to Information via the Internet For all users including children and young people: 6.... facilitate and promote public access to quality information and communication 7.... provide the information and resources for library users to learn to use the Internet and electronic information efficiently and effectively

11. Principles of Freedom of Access to Information via the Internet 8.... access to the Internet in libraries and information services should be without charge.

12. Implementing the Manifesto IFLA encourages the international community to support the development of Internet accessibility worldwide, and especially in developing countries... national governments to … deliver Internet access to all the nation's population

13. Implementing the Manifesto IFLA encourages all governments to support the unhindered flow of Internet accessible information... and to oppose any attempts to censor or inhibit access... strategies, policies, and plans that implement the principles expressed in this Manifesto.

14. Role of IFLA/FAIFE Promoting the Manifesto Authorising translations of the Manifesto Developing guidelines for implementing the Manifesto Arranging implementation workshops around the world

15. Role of National Libraries Promoting the Manifesto Arranging translations of the Manifesto and guidelines Organising workshops in conjunction with IFLA/FAIFE Supporting the work of IFLA/FAIFE in spirit, in kind and financially

16. Thank you! Any questions?