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--- module_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2025/03/13 19:35] – ellen.forsyth_sl.nsw.gov.au
+++ module_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2026/02/23 18:21] (current) – ita_hanssens
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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 {{ ecm_385758_v4_code_of_conduct_2024_-_tamworth_regional_council.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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   - Partnerships and collaborations to advance these values.
-[[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|ALIA Statement of Core Values]] Adopted 2002, amended 2018.
+[[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement-0|ALIA Statement of Core Values]] Adopted 2002, amended 2018 and 2024.
   * Free access to basic reference services [[https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1939-040|Library Act 1939]] Part 3 Division 2 10 (e)
-  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|ALIA core values statement]]
+  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement-0|ALIA core values statement]]
   * [[https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0472|NSW Library Regulation 2018]]
   * [[https://read.alia.org.au/guidelines-library-and-information-services-people-disabilities|ALIA statement on library and information services for people with disabilities]]
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    * Free access to basic reference services [[https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1939-040|Library Act 1939]]
-  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|ALIA core values statement]]
+  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement-0|ALIA core values statement]]
   * [[https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2018-0472|NSW Library Regulation 2018]]
   * [[https://read.alia.org.au/guidelines-library-and-information-services-people-disabilities|ALIA statement on library and information services for people with disabilities]]
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   * [[https://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/CCPR.aspx|Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights]]
   * [[https://sdgs.un.org/goals|United National Sustainable Development Goals]]
-  * [[https://www.ifla.org/publications/ifla-statement-on-libraries-and-intellectual-freedom|International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom]]
+  * [[https://repository.ifla.org/items/72090712-b389-450b-94df-e05fd6c582d4|International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom]]
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   * Consider the copyright restrictions on supplying information to patrons.
-  * What can be copied 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/C1968A00063/latest/text|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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 ==== Respect for diversity and individuality ====
-Point 5 of ALIA’s [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement|Core Values Statement]] states
+Point 5 of ALIA’s [[https://read.alia.org.au/alia-core-values-policy-statement-0|Core Values Statement]] states
 //Respect for the diversity, individuality and equality of all and recognition of the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.//
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 You might want to discuss these questions with your supervisor.
+[[module_6_answers_and_review_ref-ex|Module 6 Answers and review]]
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+==== Generative AI =====
+Generative AI refers to artificial intelligence capable of generating new content. This may take the form of text, images, video, audio or code. Generative AI is increasingly prevalent in society through platforms such as ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot as well as being integrated into search engines, websites and other online applications.
+Learn more about generative AI:
+  * [[https://www.digital.nsw.gov.au/policy/artificial-intelligence/generative-ai-basic-guidance|Generative AI: basic guidance]] (Digital NSW)
+  * [[https://tafensw.libguides.com/research/artificial|Researching and referencing: generative AI]] (TAFE NSW)
+**AI and ethics: considerations for public libraries**
+As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into library services, public libraries must consider a range of ethical challenges. These include issues of fairness, privacy, cultural sensitivity, and the responsible use of technology. Libraries have a duty to uphold their core values—intellectual freedom, equitable access, and respect for diverse knowledge systems—while navigating the opportunities and risks of AI.
+Ethical challenges for public libraries include:
+  * **Bias and fairness:** AI systems can reflect and amplify existing societal biases, particularly when trained on unrepresentative data. Libraries must be vigilant in identifying and mitigating bias in AI tools used for cataloguing, discovery, and content generation.
+  * **Privacy and data protection:** Many AI systems rely on large-scale data collection, often without explicit user consent. Libraries must ensure that user data is handled transparently and ethically, in line with privacy legislation and community expectations.
+  * **Digital inclusion:** AI tools may unintentionally widen the digital divide. Libraries must ensure that AI-enhanced services are accessible to all users, including those with low digital literacy, people with disabilities, and those in regional or remote areas.
+  * **Cultural and intellectual property rights:** Libraries must respect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols. AI systems should not be trained on or generate content that misrepresents or appropriates First Nations knowledge or stories.
+  * **Transparency and accountability:** AI systems should be explainable and their use clearly communicated to users. Libraries must maintain human oversight and ensure accountability for decisions made or influenced by AI.
+**Related documents**
+  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/digital-sisters-ai-good-report-understanding-ai-literacy-and-digital-inclusion-how-we-can-use-ai|ALIA Digital Sisters AI for Good Report. Understanding AI literacy and digital inclusion: How we can use AI for good]]
+  * [[https://read.alia.org.au/joint-submission-library-and-information-service-organisations-safe-and-responsible-ai-inquiry|ALIA Joint submission from library and information service organisations to the safe and responsible AI inquiry]]
+  * [[https://www.ifla.org/news/release-of-ifla-entry-point-to-libraries-and-ai-document/|IFLA entry point for libraries and AI]]
+**Learning about how AI works by learning about how and when it fails**
+Watch Dr. Heather Ford discuss her generative AI research project at the 2025 Reference and Information Services seminar.
+{{youtube>Ck6iqr6J5Zw?t=165}}
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+**Exercises for Artificial intelligence**
+  - Check your organisation’s policies and procedures? Is anything included on the use of AI?
+  - What programs, services and promotions does your library provide to support digital, media and AI literacy? Are there any opportunities to do more?
 [[module_6_answers_and_review_ref-ex|Module 6 Answers and review]]