Journal of librarianship and information science 46 4. Basic moral values which define the professional mission of librarians and. Ethics and librarianship free pdf, djvu, epub, rtf. Mar 05, 2014 philosophies of librarianship ive had a couple experiences recently that have made me realize how much our philosophies of librarianship impact our professional practice. The various ethical elements of the code of ethics is highlighted in. Trends of library associations and ethics in the us. This article presents an initial discussion of the ethics of librarianship from the vantage of. Toward a model code of ethics for information professionals. Surveillance, privacy and the ethics of librarianship.
For a decade, the journal was totally committed to the discussion and promotion of open access for all academic research. I believe philosophies of practice should emerge from practice, not be libraryschool essays written from fifteen years of. Updated june 2010 goals and principles for ethical conduct. It promotes the view that as information managers, librarians must join with other professionals to renew a commitment to and interest in ethics. Librarians shall not assist in the unauthorized practice of librarianship. A path and an ethic pdf available in journal of library administration 473. Bekker stresses that selection must be free of censorship and undertaken for.
Librarians shall uphold the dignity and integrity of the profession. National codes of ethics for librarians by countries faife has collected more than 60 codes of ethics for librarians from around the world. An appraisal of ethical values in librarians code of. The journal of academic librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. It must have a discipline a system of training an ethic a formulation of rules of conduct, or moral obligation and a vision the outcome or essence of.
Participatory librarianship is an emergent approach to the. Library ethics for nonlibrarians introduction home. Andy burkhardts philosophy of librarianship the maxim that guides me in my career as a librarian is forward. Also includes a short comparison with the code of ethics for american librarians by the american library association. The portable document format pdf is a file format developed by adobe in the 1990s to present. David lankes associate professor school of information studies syracuse university abstract this article presents an initial discussion of the ethics of librarianship from the vantage of participatory librarianship. Oct 04, 2014 a presentation discussing the current code of ethics for filipino librarians as prescribed by the board for librarians bfl.
The health sciences librarian believes that knowledge is the sine qua non of informed decisions in health care, education, and research, and the health sciences librarian serves society, clients, and the institution by working to ensure that informed decisions can be made. Code of ethics for librarians and information professionals. The code of ethics for librarians and information professionals defines basic principles binding for all representatives of the profession and identifying their social mission and ethical responsibility in all environments of their professional activity. Ethicsinschoollibrarianshipayg368842020 adobe acrobat reader dcdownload adobe. Librarians shall keep their reputation above reproach and shall so conduct themselves to gain public esteem and respect for the library and for the profession. Click download or read online button to ethicsmatters book pdf for free now. Professional ethics and librarianship of the women who responded, 62% agreed that there are circumstances when librarians should exercise censorship in the selection of materials if they feel someone will be harmed, while only 49% of the men responding agreed with this principle. The ifla code of ethics has been translated into different languages in order to make it available in as many parts of the world as possible.
Download ethicsmatters ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. A management model of ethical decision making in librarianship. The purpose of introduction to librarianship is to set forth some of the most fundamental elements of librarianship in sufficient detail to help the student acquire a foundation of historical background, an understanding of major library objectives, services, and needs, and an appreciation of librarianship as a profession and a career which. Its exciting because i can flex my computer science muscles, working half time with the center for data science supervised by one of the most badass women in computing around juliana freire first female chair of the special interest group on the management of data for acm. Code of ethics of the american library association as members of the american library association, we recognize the importance of codifying and making known to the profession and to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of librarians, other professionals providing information services, library trustees and library staffs.
Ethics in librarianship the last two sessions focused on ethics in librarianship. Code of ethics for professional librarians philippines. Electronic journal of academic and special librarianship. The ethics of participatory librarianship lankes, r. Code of ethics for librarians and information professionals ifla. A presentation discussing the current code of ethics for filipino librarians as prescribed by the board for librarians bfl. The documentality of ethics codes of library ethics as. Ifla in statements, manifestos and policy and technical documents too numerous to list has expanded the understanding of work with information. The aim of this study is not to make a content analysis of library ethics, but instead focus on codes of. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Questionnaire and interview for four 4 senior librarians at the selected institutions were. As for my personal ethicsoflibrarianship, i think im too new to the field to have a welldeveloped theory or philosophy there.
A mustread that discusses how ethics and principles impact the personal and professional lives of librarians and media specialists. These guidelines customarily are adopted by national library or librarians associations or in some cases implemented by government agencies. The current debate emphasises subjects such as, the effects of globalisation and the developing information society. Raising professional ethics in librarianship request pdf.
Librarianship thus can be a great profession for those who enter it with the seriousness of purpose. Pdf this study analyzes codes of ethics, seen as documents, and their role in supporting the professional practice of librarianship. Philosophies of librarianship ive had a couple experiences recently that have made me realize how much our philosophies of librarianship impact our professional practice. Code of ethics for librarians lis 55 linkedin slideshare. The principles in question are divided into three groups. Berninghausen was director of the school of library science at the university of minnesota in minneapolis and had been a strong advocate of intellectual freedom throughout his career.
Ethicsinschoollibrarianshipayg368842020 adobe acrobat. This paper looks at ethical values and attempts an analysis of the librarians code of ethics of the librarians registration council of nigeria lrcn for librarians in nigeria. As a result, ethics can have a profound impact, both on the character of the policy process and the choices made by decision makers. Hauptmans ethics and librarianship is a landmark book about the issue of ethics and libraries in our society. Ethical values underline actions adjudged to be morally right and good and conforming to acceptable standards of behaviour. Critical reflections on international librarianship abstract over several decades various monographs have appeared that include the words international librarianship in their titles, but most of these are compilations of chapters by various authors, describing library conditions in particular foreign countries or regions. Health sciences librarians awareness and assessment of. Pdf the documentality of ethicscodes of library ethics as. Aug 29, 2012 as for my personal ethicsoflibrarianship, i think im too new to the field to have a welldeveloped theory or philosophy there. Download pdf ethicsmatters free online new books in. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by. Survey research design was employed to study the population size consisted of 47 librarians using total enumeration sampling technique. The american library association code of ethics states the values to which we are committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities of the profession in this changing information environment.
Ethics and librarianship by robert hauptman in djvu, epub, rtf download ebook. Hrecs explained human research ethics committee hrecs play a central role in the australian system of ethical oversight of research involving humans. Librarianship is, definitely, an occupation, which demands specialized knowledge and skills. Clear and compelling mission, vision and values statements. Nov 05, 2007 critical reflections on international librarianship abstract over several decades various monographs have appeared that include the words international librarianship in their titles, but most of these are compilations of chapters by various authors, describing library conditions in particular foreign countries or regions. Code of ethics of the american library association. A presentation by lauren smith knowledge manager, institute for research and innovation in social services. The previous version of this file has long held the incorrect amendment date of. The increasing emphasis on research ethics at funder and institutional levels provides librarians with the opportunity to brush up on professional ethics. The right to be forgotten and delisting have the potential to create a new online information ecosystem that disrupts ethical norms and redefines the role of librarians.
The ethics of participatory librarianship article pdf available in journal of library administration 473. Questionnaire and interview for four 4 senior librarians at the selected. The ethics of librarianship an international survey. The right to be forgotten and delisting have the potential to create a new online information ecosystem that disrupts et. Yes, im a dual appointment between the libraries and the center for data science. Pdf files while retaining page layout images text and hyperlinks and then save share print or archive them. Specific interest is directed towards the concept of performative documentality. Adopted at the 1939 midwinter meeting by the ala council. Core values of librarianship and practice of information. Theoretically it is placed within the scholarly discussion on the role and function of documents in various practices. This paper looks at ethical values and attempts an analysis of the librarians code of ethics of the. The aim of this study is not to make a content analysis of library ethics, but instead focus on codes of ethics, seen as documents.
The role of library and information professionals in the promotion of democratic principles and intellectual freedom including freedom of expression, thought, and conscience. The first formal code of ethics was the american library associations code of ethics for librarians from 1938. The health sciences librarian believes that knowledge is the sine qua non of informed decisions in health care, education, and research, and the health sciences librarian serves society, clients, and the institution by working to ensure. The book deals with such topics as ethics in general, the control of ideas, building collections, acquisitions and cataloging, access services, the reference function, special libraries, research and. This study analyzes codes of ethics, seen as documents, and their role in supporting the professional practice of librarianship. And ive realized, too, that even if you dont have a fullyworked out philosophy of librarianship, youre unconsciously applying one in your work.
Its study is based on a systematic theory that delineates and supports the skills that characterize the profession. The essential function of librarianship is to make available information in its widest sense, serving leisure as well as work needs, for the benefit of people seeking day to day information. An appraisal of ethical values in librarians code of ethics in nigeri. Jan 26, 2008 i was asked to write one page about my personal philosophy of librarianship for a job application. This code of ethics for librarians, 1980, is the discipline of governing ourselves as librarians, intending to accomplish our duty through the realization of the responsibilities of the library in the society, in accordance with the statement on intellectual freedom in libraries, revised in 1979. As a librarian then, it is necessary to adapt and to quickly assimilate new ideas and information. All correspondence, including notification of the editors decision and requests for revision, takes place by email removing the need for a paper trail. Ifla code of ethics for librarians and other information workers.
To clarify the librarians rights, privileges, obligations and their legal bases. An appraisal of ethical values in librarians code of ethics. Code of ethics for librarians and other information workers. Request pdf raising professional ethics in librarianship since many decades, library associations across the world are developing and promoting the code of ethics for the library and. Essays written by respected peers discuss several areas where ethical issues occur, such as use of information and intellectual property, professional relationships, media center management policies, and the distribution of technology. Surveillance, privacy and the ethics of librarianship presentation file. Traditional librarian ethics protect privacy and promote information access. Overall, this volume offers a valuable insight into an issue that is gaining in importance as the information and the library profession becomes increasingly global in nature.
The mla code of ethics for health sciences librarianship is a valuable tool to help with our professions ethical challenges and can be used to help guide decision making, policy development, and services, but it remains an underutilized resource. The mission, vision and values statements for an organization are far more than slogans on a wall they should be sincerely held beliefs that guide the organizations path. We significantly influence or control the selection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information. The various ethical elements of the code of ethics is highlighted in reference to their. As far back as the early years of the library journal founded in 1876 by melvil dewey, ethical dilemmas generated controversy smith 1993,7. In a 1946 talk on the ethics of librarianship, library educator and author helen haines described three attributes of a profession. Librarianship essentially concerns the problem of storage, retrieval, and access to documents, in other words, information. It was published and distributed by the international. To reawaken the sense of selfesteem, dignity, honour, service and moral rectitude of the librarian and reaffirm the librarians agelong position of leadership as gatekeepers and disseminators of information. School of communication, information, and library studies. Perhaps by adding a supplementary resource to the code, with suggestions on how to deal with some.
The ethics, values, and foundational principles of the library and information profession. Guide for authors the journal of academic librarianship. The portable document format pdf is a file format developed by adobe in the 1990s to. Jal provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and. Over the next eight days, i will be looking at each of these ethical codes, updating and revising my interpretation of them from a chapter i wrote for carol simpsons book ethics in school librarianship, linworth 2003 i fully recognize that it is a. It covers every major ethical problem posed to librarians today and offers insightful and goodcommonsense approaches to these dilemmas. I have used this book for a paper on ethics and virtual reference librarianship. Health sciences librarians awareness and assessment of the. This study was designed to investigate core values of librarianship and practice of information ethics by librarians in four higher institutions in oyo state, nigeria. I believe philosophies of practice should emerge from practice, not be libraryschool essays written from fifteen years of academic training in how to be glib.
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