To aid development of OLA's position on intellectual freedom, interpret it to the public, and act in support of this position.
To inform membership of pending legislation, present recommendations, and tender OLA's support of such legislation.
To promote development by libraries of a selection policy.
To determine facts in cases of public controversy over censorship, develop a statement of OLA's position, and present OLA's position to all interested parties.
To develop liaison with other statewide organizations interested in intellectual freedom.