The Korean Library Association is a professional organization dedicated to supporting libraries and library workers across Korea and advancing the role of libraries in society. Guided by its Library Workers’ Code of Ethics, the association promotes fair access to services, freedom from censorship, protection of user privacy, professional development, respect for intellectual property, and commitment to library advancement. Its work focuses on building supportive environments, strengthening librarians’ capabilities, encouraging action, and fostering inclusive, participatory governance across library types and regions.

The association connects members and the wider public through conferences, exhibitions, Library Day and Library Week activities, news, newsletters, and online community channels. It provides information and practical resources, including librarian certification services, library statistics and evaluation support, a nationwide library map, reference resources, and a library science terminology dictionary. The association also publishes books and other materials about libraries and supports library research through its research institute. Its website offers a store for association publications and information about partner institutions, helping library professionals and the public discover services, events, and developments in the library sector.