[DOWNLOAD] "Ethical Principles and Information Professionals: Theory, Practice and Education." by Australian Academic & Research Libraries # eBook PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Ethical Principles and Information Professionals: Theory, Practice and Education.
- Author : Australian Academic & Research Libraries
- Release Date : January 01, 2002
- Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines,Books,Professional & Technical,Education,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 229 KB
Description
Discussion on ethical practices for professions often centres on analysing cases of unethical professional behaviour. Although case studies serve to highlight dilemmas, it is more important to introduce ethical thinking into the education (core and continuing) of all professionals, so that they can develop the necessary analytical tools to respond to ethical situations as and when they arise. Two models that information professionals in particular can adopt as frameworks for ethical decision-making are the practice skills and the professional-client relationship models. The latter is favoured as it focuses on the professional's wider public interest responsibilities. Other approaches to ethical practices include professional codes and the use of role models. Professionals also need to be aware of the limitations of ethical action within the wider political, economic and technological environment in which they work. Part 1: Ethics for Professionals