Which declaration, issued by IFLA and UNESCO, outlines the mission and value of school libraries in education?

• A. School Library Manifest
• B. Library Policy Brief
• C. International Library Charter
• D. Education Mission Declaration

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is recognizing the official statement that defines why school libraries matter in education. The School Library Manifesto, issued by IFLA and UNESCO, lays out the mission and value of school libraries in education—articulating how they support learning, information literacy, equitable access to resources, and the development of independent, lifelong learners. It serves as a guiding document for schools, educators, librarians, and policymakers to ensure strong, well-supported school libraries.

Other names aren’t recognized joint declarations from IFLA and UNESCO about the educational role of school libraries, so they don’t fit the description as precisely.