An Overview of Ethical Norms and Principles of Librarianship
Ali Akbar Pourahmad, Hamidreza Moradzadeh, Mehdi Neshat
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 5, No. 4, 2000.
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Abstract:
The aim of the present study is to examine the position and various aspects of professional ethics for librarians.
According to the results, since librarians are the focus of clients of all types, levels, cultures and beliefs, the importance of
professional ethics should be clearly explained for librarians. Hence, library regulations should give priority to ethical
principles, as one of the professional and business requirements. As they adhere to other professional principles and guidelines,
all librarians should observe librarianship ethics to achieve success in decisionmaking and giving proper services to the
clients. It also enables librarians to give best services to public, as the existential philosophy of libraries. The basic norms
discussed in the present paper are integrating knowledge and expertise with ethical values and commitment to the unbiased
free flow of information, respect for self and others and respect for the privacy of others. Accordingly, a code of professional
ethics for librarians was proposed.