Ethics in Reference by Alyssa Lovell https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i Angela Ecklund en-us 2018-04-26 01:33:37 UTC 2025-10-15 12:49:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255481696 "As long as librarians remain one cornerstone of a free, democratic society, the ethical principles of our profession continue to be of the utmost importance."
(Cassell & Hiremath, 371)

Having a general knowledge of the principles of ethics allows librarians to make the best decisions about policy in the library.
]]> 2018-04-26 01:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255481696 Morals VS Ethics lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255482195 Morals are one individual's personal sense of what is right and wrong. These beliefs can be established through your upbringing, experiences or personality.

Ethics articulate the principles behind moral judgement. We can use ethics to extend our moral reasoning to new and unfamiliar situations. ]]> 2018-04-26 01:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255482195 Service Ethics (aka Doing a Good Job) Part I lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255484651 How does a librarian maintain the highest level of standards ....
  • create a mental imprint of an effective service transaction
  • measure your service against this standard in order to make the behavior habitual

Knowledge Base
  • do not attempt to information you are not competent to give
  • You must keep your knowledge and skills current
    • read journals and blogs
    • attend conferences and webinars
    • participate in workshops
  • Misinforming a user can have serious consequences
  • Medical or legal advice needs to be backed up by professionals within the field
]]> 2018-04-26 02:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255484651 Service Ethics Part II lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255485726 Collaboration
  • collaborating with colleagues and users outside the library is a good way for a librarian to maximize their effectiveness
  • forming relationships with colleagues can lead to improvements in service and access

Equitable Access
  • time spent with the user will be proportional to the needs of the user and the benefits they will receive from the transaction

Outreach
  • users need to be aware of what resources are available to them
  • Outreach Methods
    • social media
    • posters
    • mailings
    • press conferences

Evaluation and Assessment
"Assessing the effectiveness and necessity of library instruction and reference services within the context of user needs is another obligation taken seriously by librarians." (Cassell & Hiremath, 375)

]]> 2018-04-26 02:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255485726 Equitable Access to Information lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255488736 Equity of Access
  • everyone has the right to unhindered access to library resources regardless of who they are, their background or their status

Librarians can not serve each user equally, but they must strive to do so fairly.
  • technology has reduced inequity while creating new forms
    • While the internet has helped access not all have access to the internet
  • Charging fees should be avoided at all costs (fees present a barrier to access of information)
]]> 2018-04-26 02:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255488736 Confidentiality lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255489735 the right to privacy is highly valued in the age of social media and interconnectivity

  • electronic records, records of online searches, and personal data should be protected
  • the transfer of this user data has been deemed unethical

]]> 2018-04-26 02:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255489735 Conflicts of Interest lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255491193
  • corporate sponsorship is generally a respected arrangement but caution must be taken
  • conflicts of interest occur when relations with one vendor precludes doing business with another
  • transparency must be use din regards to these dealings
    • ]]>     2018-04-26 02:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255491193     Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255492041 Exceptions and Limitations 
    • copyright interpretation will differ from one institution to another usually with legal advice

    Public Domain
    • ideas, facts and government works belong under public domain
    • a good understanding of public domain will allow a librarian to direct users to material that can be used for presentations, posters, and other projects

    Fair Use
    allows for the use of copyrighted materials without permission under certain circumstances
    • educational or promotional use
    • the nature of the work
    • the amount of sustainability of the portion used in relation to the entire work

    Orphan Works
    • works that are in copyright but the copyright holder can not be found
    • copyright "limbo"
    • Orphan Work Project aims to identify orphan works and make them available for digital viewing

    Open Access
    • allows for the free access of published material through openly accessible digital depositories
    • allows for some redistribution, adaptation and text mining
    • librarians should be aware of how to direct users to open access resources

    ]]>     2018-04-26 02:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255492041     Creative Commons lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255494005
  • non-profit organization that provides a set of copyright  licenses and tools allowing creators to waive their rights to the works they created
  • the benefits of creative commons licensing and labeling tools in the digital environment will likely make it even more popular in the future
    • ]]>     2018-04-26 02:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255494005     Digital Rights Management lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255494563
  • a method in which copyrighted works may be enabled to police themselves
  • DRM is designed to track and limit the use of digital materials
  • DRM technology could potentially impact the library's e-book use
    • ]]>     2018-04-26 02:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255494563     Intellectual Freedom and Human Rights lovellan2 https://padlet.com/lovellan2/dvragidnh35i/wish/255494987
  • the freedom to express one's own ideas and the right to read those expressed by others 
    • First: all individuals have the right to hold any belief on any subject and to express their ideas in any form
    • Second: society makes an equal commitment to the right of unrestricted access to information and ideas

    • Censorship
    • can affect policy, selection of materials, access to materials and the diversity of materials, staff and users

    Neutrality
    • provide materials from a variety of viewpoints including minority and fringe groups
    • practical neutrality must be tempered by good judgement

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