The South African Library for the Blind's mandate is subject to, and operates in accordance with the South African Constitution and the South African Library for the Blind Act 91/1998. It is legally committed to the values upon which the democratic South African state is founded and in particular to those of equality, human dignity, the advancement of human rights and freedoms, non-racialism, non-sexism, accountability and democracy. In addition to aforementioned, it strives to make a contribution to Africa by being an available resource of advice and expertise in its focus areas.