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#8 - Intellectual Freedom and Human Rights

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#8 - Intellectual Freedom and Human Rights

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Librarians have a social responsibility to protect the freedom to express one's own ideas and the right to read those expressed by others!
Censorship
-Censorship is a delicate topic because finding the balance between upholding "The Freedom to Read Statement" and protecting children/minors from offensive material is no easy feat.
Neutrality
-We must practice good judgement and remain neutral, but all bets are off when the content provided can cause imminent harm!

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#7 - Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

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#7 - Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

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Librarians have an ethical responsibility to protect copyright and Intellectual Property Rights.
Copyright Exceptions and Limitations
-Public Domain: It's important for librarians to have a general understanding of the types of information in the public domain (e.g. the notable exceptions such as ideas, facts and government works that long to the public domain) so that they can direct users to the materials of rat use of presentations, posters and the projects for which the materials are needed.
-For Sale Doctrine: This is what allows libraries to lend out books and other materials that they have purchased. Librarians should be prepared to answer questions that have to do with protecting the rights of the creators of the things their libraries lend out.
-Fair Use: This is what allows for the use of copyrighted material without permission in certain circumstances. There are 4 criteria for determining fair use:
1. The purpose and character of the use.
2. The n nature of the copyrighted work.
3. The amount off sustainability of the port used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole, and
4. The effector the use upon the potential market for or value of copyrighted work.
-Section 108 Exceptions: U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 allows librarians to make reproductions of copyrighted works without seeking permission from the copyright holder for the purposes of preservation of unpublished works and the replacement of published works.
-Orphan Works: This is when works are in copyright, but copyright holder can't be identified.
-Open Access: This is what allows for the free access of published materials through openly accessible digital repositories.
-Creative Commons: Nonprofit organization that provides a set of copyright licenses and tools that allow creators and copyright holders to incrementally waive their own rights to works they've created.

Library Instruction and Intellectual Property
-In short, librarians should be informing and providing guidance to students about copyright violations and how they can avoid liability.

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Use your better judgement when dealing with businesses and other financial institutions. Be weary of things that may be offensive to users or that may be financially counterproductive.

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The right to privacy is of great impotence! Reference questions, electronic records, records of online searches and personal data are to be protected. Collecting this sort of data is unethical.

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-Equity of access if a fundamental right.
-Equity doesn't necessarily mean "equal." To an extent, it means fair. We have to be fair in that w are attempting to meet the needs of all users based on their individual/special needs. We must be contentious of the differing user needs and how they may vary based on culture, mental/physical disability, language, or the lack of knowledge or access to certain information or materials in and or out of the library.
-Avoid charging fees whenever possible as they can cause an unequal barrier to information.
-Library "Bill of Rights" in short:
I. Books and other resources are to be provided regardless of they origin, background or news of those contributing to their creation.
II. Include materials from all points of view and don't remove them due to partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with people and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and access to ides.
V. Don't deny people the right to use the library because of age, organ, background or views.
VI. Make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve available on an equitable basis.

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#3 - Service Ethics (a.k.a. Doing a Good Job)

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#3 - Service Ethics (a.k.a. Doing a Good Job)

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Knowledge Base:
-Keep learning and don't act like you know things that you don't! This way, you don't misinform people.
Collaboration:
-Team up with colleagues, users, individual sand entities outside of the librarians to be the most effective!
Equitable Access:
-Equitable doesn't equate to equal in terms of time. Use your judgement and divvy out your time based on the individual needs of users.
Outreach:
-Execution of lectures, programs, classroom visits, social media, posters, mail and press conferences help to ensure that users are aware of the resources that are available to them.
Evaluation and Assessment
-Assess and reevaluate library instruction and reference services to ensure that user needs are being met.

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-Ethics for librarians have evolved with the times.
-The A.L.A. Code of Ethics in Short:
I.  Provide a high level of service to ALL users.
II. Uphold intellectual freedoms and resist censorship.
III. Protect user right to privacy.
IV. Adhere to intellectual property rights.
V. Treat colleagues with respect.
VI. Don't advance private interests.
VII. Keep personal and professional convictions separate.
VIII. Maintain and enhance our knowledge and skills.

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Unbiased, equitable and confidential services!