Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy Introduction Aristotle

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy Introduction: Aristotle- Ethics is happiness Plato – Good Conduct ALA-“Code of Ethics” AALL-“Ethical Principles”…. Library’s Bill of Rights (open access/transparency) IFLA-“Code… CILIP-“Ethical Principles…” Definitions: Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009 Ethics- the Science of Moral Duty Policy- Plans or Procedures USA Patriot Act- Uniting and Strengthening by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy Intellectual Property Rights/Copyright Policies Intellectual property (IP) are legal property rights over creations of the mind, both artistic and commercial, and the corresponding fields of law. – Wikipedia Copyright is the exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (as a literary, musical, or artistic work) – Merriam-Webster dictionary • Amazon Kindle 2 • Orphan Works • Fair Copyright in Research Works Act (H. R. 801) Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy USA Patriot Access to patron records by the FBI caused changes in the initial format e. g. probable cause requirement, no fishing expedition NY’s CPLR 4509 conflicts …only by consent, subpoena or court order-FOIL or a National Security Letter Connecticut Case (Gag Order-cannot disclose to the patron …but immediate supervisor or attorney) Gag order was found unconstitutional. Changes Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009 Librarians receive advocacy training Focus on patron privacy

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy Censorship and Intellectual Freedom q You are the new Director of a public library in Long Island q The previous director left due to a series of complaints that the library’s collection did not reflect the community’s standards q What steps would you take to prevent future complaints? Keep in mind the “Library Bill of Rights” Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy Censorship and Intellectual Freedom cont’d Possible Steps q q Make sure the library has a policy for selecting materials Acquire Library Board’s approval for such policy Consult with ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee Meet with community’s leaders for discussion and to channel complaints q Raise the issue of “in loco parentis” q Identify within the community groups that support intellectual freedom q Assure that library’s collections supports community standards Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy CONCLUSION/QUESTIONS You will soon be a special librarian. When ethical situations arise: What Will You Do? Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy References: Jones, Barbara M. (2007) The USA Patriot Act: An example of the impact of national security legislation on libraries. IFLA/FAIFE World Report , 19 -23 Axtman, Margaret, Mae (November, 1997) AALL and the Code of Ethics : Time for a Change? AALL Spectrum, 13 -15 & 18 -19 Cochran, Wes (December , 1997) Copyright and law Librarians’ Ethics. AALL Spectrum , 28 Retrieved February 17, 2009 from HEINOLINE database. Abato, Anne K. (April, 1998) Computers and the Internet Ethical Concerns AALL Spectrum, 28 -29 Schlueter, Kay (May 1998) Ethics & Public Service. AALL Spectrum, 28 -29 Mackler, Mark (July, 1999) Some Personal Reflections on Our New AALL Ethical Principles AALL Spectrum, 38 New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules § 4509 (2008) Hoffman, Kathy (Fall 2005) Professional Ethics and Librarianship Texas Library Journal, 8 -11 Haycock , K & Sheldon, B. E. (Eds) (2008). The portable MLIS Insights from the Experts, Westport CT, Libraries Unlimited American Library Association. Issues and Advocacy. Available at: http: //www. ala. org/ala/issuesadvocacy/index. cfm Freedom of Information and Youth. Edited by Jana Varlejs. Jefferson, NC: Mc. Farland Company, 1986. Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009

Professional Ethics Information and Library Policy References: La Rue, James. The New Inquisition, Understanding and Managing Intellectual Freedom Challenges. Westport, Ct: Libraries Unlimited, 2007. Koehler, Wallace. Trends of Library Associations and Ethics in the US. The Ethics of Librarianship: An International Survey. Edited by Robert W. Vaagan. Munchen, Saur: IFLA Publications 101, 2002, p. 323 - 337. http: //www. stjohns. edu/academics/libraries/general/copyright - St. John’s Copyright Guidelines Paula A. David and Jared Rubin, Restricting Access to Books on the Internet: Some Unanticipated Effects of U. S. Copyright Legislation: Review of Economic Research on Copyright Issues, 2008, vol. 5(1), pp. 23 -53 Joel Rose, Copyright Laws Severely Limit Availability of Music – www. npr. org http: //www. ifla. org/faife/ethics/codes. htm - A collection of professional guidelines for librarians and other library employees adopted by national library or librarians associations or implemented by government agencies http: //www. moyak. com/researcher/resume/papers/ethics. html - The Ethics of Librarianship: Dilemmas Surrounding Libraries, Intellectual Freedom, and Censorship in the Face of Colossal Technological Progression http: //librarycopyright. net/wordpress - Copyright Advisory Network http: //www. merriam-webster. com/dictionary/copyright - Merriam-Webster online dictionary Errol Adams Israel Machado Bruce Rebeck LIS 204/Group Presentation Dr. Kevin Rioux March 2009