2002Spring.1.Response

Spring 2002 Q 1

1. A. Principles that should be included in a code of ethics
 * encourage intellectual freedom
 * Insure students or patrons use the internet in acceptable ways
 * Respect the property of others
 * Teach information literacy skills

Ethics should cover 4 areas: 1)individual—obligation to help each individual 2) organizational—librarians need to act in the best interest of the library 3) professional level—promote standards of professional conduct 4) societal—ethical obligation to serve the best interests of society as a whole