To unite Library and information professionals, persons and organizations connected with, and interested in the promotion of the library and information services in Uganda
To promote standards of practice within Library and information science (LIS) in Uganda
To lobby and advocate for positive legislation and employment related to the LIS profession in Uganda and East African region
To promote professional development and continuing education of the library and information professionals through meetings, offer scholarships, recommendations, lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences and exchange visits in Uganda
To monitor and advise on educational standards in all library and information sciences training institutions in Uganda
To capture and disseminate professional messages for the consumption of the Association’s membership and the general public in Uganda
To promote access to information and freedom of expression in Uganda
To promote research and publishing in library and information science in Uganda
To mobilize and raise funds to further the interests of the Association in Uganda and beyond
To collaborate with organizations and associations of similar interests to further the above objectives in Uganda and beyond.