Code of Ethics for Librarians (LIS 55)

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CODE OF ETHICS

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A presentation discussing the current code of ethics for Filipino librarians as prescribed by the Board for Librarians (BFL). Also includes a short comparison with the code of ethics for American librarians by the American Library Association. ©R.S.S. Necesario School of Library and Information Studies University of the Philippines Diliman [email protected]

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a presentation by:

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ALA

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ALAAmerican Library Association

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ALAAmerican Library Association

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA

Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995;

and January 22, 2008

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ALAAmerican Library Association

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA

Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995;

and January 22, 2008

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ALAAmerican Library Association

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA

Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995;

and January 22, 2008

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ALA(American Library Association)

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA

Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995;

and January 22, 2008

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ALA(American Library Association)

Adopted at the 1939 Midwinter Meeting by the ALA

Council; amended June 30, 1981; June 28, 1995;

and January 22, 2008

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ILibrarians must provide the highest level

of service through appropriate and usefully organized collections, fair and

equitable circulation and service policies,

and skilful, accurate, unbiased and courteous responses to all requests for

assistance.

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ILibrarians must provide the highest level

of service through appropriate and usefully organized collections, fair and

equitable circulation and service policies,

and skilful, accurate, unbiased and courteous responses to all requests for

assistance.

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IILibrarians must resist all efforts by groups or individuals to censor library materials.

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IILibrarians must resist all efforts by groups or individuals to censor library materials.

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CODE OF ETHICSLibrarians must protect each user’s right to privacy with respect to information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed or acquired.

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Librarians must protect each user’s right to privacy with respect to information sought or received, and materials consulted, borrowed or acquired.

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Librarians must adhere to the principles of due process and equality of opportunity in peer relationships

and personnel actions.

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Librarians must adhere to the principles of due process and equality of opportunity in peer relationships

and personnel actions.

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Librarians must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of an institution or professional body.

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Librarians must distinguishclearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of an institution or professional body.

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Librarians must avoid situations in which personal interests might be

served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the employing situations.

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Librarians must avoid situations in which personalinterests might be

served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the employing situations.

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PLAI

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PLAI(Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.)

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PLAI(Philippine Librarians Association, Inc.)

•Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003•IRR of the Philippine Librarianship Act of 2003

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The State,

Librarians with...

Society,and Public

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The State,

Librarians with...

Society,and Public

1. Librarians shall uphold the Constitution, obey the laws of the land, and respect duly constituted authorities.

2. Librarians shall promote literacy and education of the public by making the resources and services of the library known and accessible to its users.

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The State,

Librarians with...

Society,and Public

3. Librarians shall uphold and promote the right to information as well as abide by the provisions of the intellectual property law.

4. Librarians shall be partners with the community they serve in inculcating nationalism practicing Filipino values and preserving the country’s historical,

cultural, and intellectual

heritage.

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Librarians with...

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Librarians with...1. Librarians shall uphold the dignity and integrity of the profession.

2. 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.

3. Librarians shall not assist in the unauthorized practice of librarianship.

4. Librarians shall treat each other with respect, courtesy, and sincerity and shall avoid maligning the reputation, competence, and capability of their colleagues. They shall not use any unfair means to gain professional advancement.

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Librarians with...5. Librarians shall strive to improve, enhance, and upgrade their professional knowledge, skills, and competencies through formal and informal means.

6. Librarians shall endeavor to uphold the highest standards in the practice of the profession. They shall adopt and live by this motto: C A N I - Constant and Never-ending Improvement of the quality and standards of professional services.

7. Librarians shall adhere to the principles of due process and equality of opportunity in their relationship with fellow workers especially their colleagues.

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Librarians with...8. Librarians shall maintain membership, participate and cooperate in the endeavors of library association/s to enhance the effectiveness of the profession.

9. Librarians shall participate and cooperate in all the endeavors of library association/s to enhance the effectiveness of the profession.

10. Librarians shall be vigilant in the protection of all library resources placed under their care.

11. Librarians shall be entitled to a just and fair fee for consultancy and other professional services.

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Librarians with...

and Dealersthe Suppliers

Publishers

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Librarians with...

and Dealersthe Suppliers,

Publishers,

1. Librarians shall choose suppliers and publishers exclusively on the basis of the quality of goods, costs, and services.

3. Librarians shall refuse all personal gratuities.

2. Librarians shall never enter into business transactions prejudicial to the library, but unwisely favorable to their own interest.

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Librarians with...

The Clients And/orUsers of theirProfessional Service

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Librarians with...

The Clients And/orUsers of theirProfessional Service

1. Librarians shall provide courteous, prompt, adequate, skillful and accurate responses to all requests for assistance.

2 Librarians shall keep in confidence, information acquired in the course of professional service. They shall protect the client’s right to privacy with respect to information sought or received and materials consulted, borrowed, or acquired through the library..

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Librarians with...

The Clients And/orUsers of theirProfessional Services

3. Librarians shall render impartial service to all library users regardless of their race, beliefs, age, gender, or social status.

4. Librarians shall refuse gifts or favors from clients and library suppliers for personal interest. They shall avoid using the library’s resources to the detriment of services which the library render to its users.

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Disciplinary

A Registered Librarian who is found guilty for violation of any provision in this Code by the Board

after his/her investigation shall be subject to a disciplinary action of either revocation of his/her Certificate of Registration or suspension thereof which the Board shall impose thereto after his/her due investigation.

Action

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Disciplinary

A Registered Librarian who is found guilty for violation of any provision in this Code by the Board

after his/her investigation shall be subject to a disciplinary action of either revocation of his/her Certificate of Registration or suspension thereof which the Board shall impose thereto after his/her due investigation.

Action

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ALA

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ALA•Concise & general

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ALA•Concise & general

PLAI

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ALA•Concise & general

PLAI•Expansive & specific

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