When making a decision on the job, how do you know you're choosing the most ethical option? Does your library consider the ethical ramifications of certain policies and procedures? Although different branches of librarianship have specialized codes, ALA's Code of Ethics is an inspiring framework that applies to our discipline as a whole. When we think in terms of such topics as the digital divide, information literacy, and equity of access, operating from an ethical governance emerges as paramount for the field of library science. WebJunction offers two courses in ethics as applied to work practices: What does ethical librarianship mean to you? WebJunction would like to hear your view, just email content@webjunction.org. To receive notification of new tips each week via email, sign up here!
Ethics in Librarianship
January 21, 2008Poll Results
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Ethical standards provide a reliable and critical framework for workplace decisions and library policies.
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