The association is the Swiss section of the international non-profit organization Bibliothèques Sans Frontières, with the purpose of supporting disadvantaged communities and people in need by providing them with access to reliable information, learning opportunities and cultural resources. The association implements tools and content in Switzerland and worldwide that connect people with books and digital resources, expands the reach of libraries, trains trainers for post-emergency situations and addresses the needs of under-equipped communities. The association has no economic purpose and does not aim to make a profit.