Thought this was worth sharing…
Concerned over "technology integrationists" replacing media specialists in schools (and I might add, paraprofessionals in elementary and middle schools in Connecticut who are not familiar with these), Doug Johnson, Director of Technology
for the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (MN) Public Schools, and blogger (this blog, The Blue Skunk Blog), lays out an introduction to the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, for those who do not have an MLS, or MLIS degree.
"But of even greater concern may be that schools will no longer have an advocate for the traditional values and ethics of librarianship. While one does not need to be a librarian to maintain these ethical values, the library profession
has codified them and placed them front and center in practice.
So for at least the technology integration specialists in our district, I am going to review the ethics of librarianship, especially as they relate to technology."
Here are the links to his discussion!
Library ethics for non-librarians:
Statement I :
We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests.
Statement II :
We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.
Statement III :
We protect each library user’s right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
Statement IV :
We recognize and respect intellectual property rights.
Statement V :
We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
Statement VI :
We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions.
Statement VII :
We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources.
Statement VIII (and final) :
We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.
Linda Williams
Linda Williams | Children's Services Consultant, Division of Library Development |
Linda.Williams@ct.gov |
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