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--- module_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2024/03/07 19:54] – ita_hanssens
+++ module_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2025/03/13 23:36] (current) – ellen.forsyth_sl.nsw.gov.au
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 ==== Ethics ====
-The [[https://www.alia.org.au/|Australian Library and Information Association]] (ALIA) has published a [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-professional-conduct-policy-statement|professional conduct policy statement]] and a [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|core values policy statement]] that all library employees should understand. This code of conduct and set of core values helps us to preserve our patrons' right to privacy, to fair and equitable treatment, and helps ensure that people who need information have access to it. This code applies to all aspects of library service including collection development and circulation. The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) has a useful [[https://www.ifla.org/faife/professional-codes-of-ethics-for-librarians|professional code of ethics for librarians]] which is available to read in several languages.
+The [[https://www.alia.org.au/|Australian Library and Information Association]] (ALIA) has published the [[https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/About-Us/Code-of-Ethics/ALIA-Code-of-Ethics.aspx?hkey=eaeaf6ca-cdb7-4fd0-9dff-b0b1d35d8db4 | ALIA Code of Ethics for the Australian Library and Information Services Workforce]]. It looks at the following ethical clauses:
+  - Access to information
+  - Human rights, equality, diversity & identity
+  - Privacy & transparency
+  - Respect, integrity & active professionalism
+  - Open access, IP & ICIP
+  - Continuing professional development
+  - Literacies
+  - Sustainability
+ALIA has published a [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-professional-conduct-policy-statement|professional conduct policy statement]] and a [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|core values policy statement]] that all library employees should understand. This code of conduct and set of core values helps us to preserve our patrons' right to privacy, to fair and equitable treatment, and helps ensure that people who need information have access to it. This code applies to all aspects of library service including collection development and circulation. The International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) has a useful [[https://www.ifla.org/faife/professional-codes-of-ethics-for-librarians|professional code of ethics for librarians]] which is available to read in several languages.
 These codes are guidelines only. Many of the issues are complex, and there are not always easy answers to every situation. You should be familiar with your own library/council policies and procedures. Please check with your supervisor if you are not sure how to handle a situation.
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 //The interactions between library and information services and their communities should be guided by the highest standards of service quality and characterised by the highest levels of integrity. Library and information service professionals should observe these standards://
-  - Encouraging and advocating for intellectual freedom and the free flow of information and ideas
+  - Encouraging and advocating for intellectual freedom and the free flow of information and ideas.
-  - Exercising duty of care for their colleagues and communities
+  - Exercising duty of care for their colleagues and communities.
-  - Recognising and respecting the intellectual property of others
+  - Recognising and respecting the intellectual property of others.
-  - Safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of personal information and the right of individuals to access their own information
+  - Safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of personal information and the right of individuals to access their own information.
-  - Distinguishing and separating in their actions and statements their personal viewpoints and those of their employer or any other organisation to which they are affiliated
+  - Distinguishing and separating in their actions and statements their personal viewpoints and those of their employer or any other organisation to which they are affiliated.
-  - Maintaining and enhancing their professional knowledge and expertise, encouraging the professional development of their colleagues and fostering the aspirations of potential library and information service professionals
+  - Maintaining and enhancing their professional knowledge and expertise, encouraging the professional development of their colleagues and fostering the aspirations of potential library and information service professionals.
-  - Assisting individuals and their communities to understand the most effective ways to gain access to authentic information
+  - Assisting individuals and their communities to understand the most effective ways to gain access to authentic information.
-  - Rejecting and avoiding actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest between their professional role and their personal interests
+  - Rejecting and avoiding actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest between their professional role and their personal interests.
-  - Supporting good governance, transparency, accountability and evidence-based practice
+  - Supporting good governance, transparency, accountability and evidence-based practice.
   - Promoting an enabling inclusivity where all individuals are treated fairly and with courtesy, dignity and respect, free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.
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 [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-professional-conduct-policy-statement|ALIA Statement on Professional Conduct]] adopted 2001, revised 2018.
-Your council will have a code of conduct. You need to be aware of what is contained in this policy and your obligations as a council employee. See {{ ::42507-2016_tamworth_regional_council_code_of_conduct_1_.pdf |Tamworth Regional Council's Code of Conduct.}}.
+Your council will have a code of conduct. You need to be aware of what is contained in this policy and your obligations as a council employee. See {{ :wiki:ecm_385758_v4_code_of_conduct_2024_-_tamworth_regional_council.pdf | Tamworth Regional Council's Code of Conduct as a pdf}}
 **ALIA Statement of Core Values**
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-  - Promotion of the free flow of information and ideas through open access to recorded knowledge, information, and creative works
+  - Promotion of the free flow of information and ideas through open access to recorded knowledge, information, and creative works.
-  - Delivery of authentic information and evidence-based practice supported by quality research
+  - Delivery of authentic information and evidence-based practice supported by quality research.
-  - Connection of people to ideas, knowledge creation and learning
+  - Connection of people to ideas, knowledge creation and learning.
-  - Dedication to fostering reading, information and digital literacies
+  - Dedication to fostering reading, information and digital literacies.
-  - Respect for the diversity, individuality and equality of all and recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
+  - Respect for the diversity, individuality and equality of all and recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
-  - Adherence to information privacy principles
+  - Adherence to information privacy principles.
-  - Management, organisation and preservation of the human record
+  - Management, organisation and preservation of the human record.
-  - Excellence, accountability, integrity and responsibility in service to our communities
+  - Excellence, accountability, integrity and responsibility in service to our communities.
-  - Commitment to maintaining currency of professional knowledge and practice
+  - Commitment to maintaining currency of professional knowledge and practice.
   - Partnerships and collaborations to advance these values.
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 .Find your council code of conduct and summarise the document.
-[[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/code_of_ethics_and_conduct.pdf|State Library of NSW code of ethics and conduct]]
+[[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/code_of_ethics_and_conduct_slnsw.pdf|State Library of NSW code of ethics and conduct]]
+. Read the [[https://www.alia.org.au/Web/Web/About-Us/Code-of-Ethics/ALIA-Code-of-Ethics.aspx?hkey=eaeaf6ca-cdb7-4fd0-9dff-b0b1d35d8db4 | ALIA Code of Ethics for the Australian Library and Information Services Workforce]].  How does your work place address the eight ethical clauses?  Are there specific policies they appear in?
 [[module_6_answers_and_review_ref-ex|Module 6 Answers and review]]
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 ==== Free access to information ====
-//The [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/access_to_information_lcguideline_2023.pdf|Library Council of New South Wales Access to Information in New South Wales Public Libraries Guideline]] states that://
+//The [[https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-09/access_to_information_guideline.pdf|Library Council of New South Wales Access to Information in New South Wales Public Libraries Guideline]] states that://
   - A public library has a role as an unbiased source of information and ideas, including  online  content.  It  must  accept  responsibility  for  providing  free  access  to  materials  and  information  presenting,  as  far  as  possible,  all  points   of   view   on   contemporary   and   historical   issues,   including   controversial issues.
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 **Exercises for free access to information**
-. How do your policies and service provision comply with the [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/access_to_information_lcguideline_2023.pdf|Library Council of New South Wales Access to Information in New South Wales Public Libraries Guideline]] and [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-free-access-information-statement|ALIA Statement on free access to information]].
+. How do your policies and service provision comply with the [[https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-09/access_to_information_guideline.pdf|Library Council of New South Wales Access to Information in New South Wales Public Libraries Guideline]] and [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-free-access-information-statement|ALIA Statement on free access to information]].
 . Check your Council's procedures for access to information. Are there different conditions for staff and members of the public?
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   * Consider the copyright restrictions on supplying information to patrons.
-  * What can be copied according for research and study according to the [[https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2013C00145|Copyright Act 1968]]?
+  * What can be copied for research and study according to the [[https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2013C00145|Copyright Act 1968]]?
   * What special provisions apply to libraries regarding copying material for patrons?
   * Look at the licensing conditions on one of the library's subscription databases.
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 Every patron should receive the same level of respect, attention, and courtesy, for example, children and their questions are given the same level of care we give to adults.
-Sometimes it can be difficult to give everyone equal service. It is our responsibility to find ways to overcome those barriers for example, when we can't speak the patron's language we need to find an appropriate way to assist.
+Sometimes it can be difficult to give everyone equitable service. It is our responsibility to find ways to overcome those barriers for example, when we can't speak the patron's language we need to find an appropriate way to assist.
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 //**
-Major Point: All people in the community are entitled to an equitable library service, and all questions deserve equal treatment.**
+Major Point: All people in the community are entitled to an equitable library service, and all questions deserve equitable treatment.**
 //
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 **Censorship**
-Information about [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/censorship|censorship]], [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/internet_guidelines_-_lc_policy_2011_2019_update.pdf|including internet censorship]] is available from the State Library of New South Wales.
+Information about [[https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-09/access_to_information_guideline.pdf|access to information including censorship]], [[https://pls.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-09/internet_policy_guidelines.pdf|including internet censorship]] is available from the State Library of New South Wales.
 //**Major Point: Libraries must protect each patron's right to privacy and confidentiality.**//