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module_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2023/11/06 20:55] – ellen.forsyth_sl.nsw.gov.aumodule_6_ethics_and_legislation_ref-ex [2024/03/10 20:19] (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. [[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 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 {{ ::42507-2016_tamworth_regional_council_code_of_conduct_1_.pdf |Tamworth Regional Council's Code of Conduct.}}.
  
 **ALIA Statement of Core Values** **ALIA Statement of Core Values**
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   - Everyone  has  the  right  to  use  a  public  library  in  person,  via  the  internet and  by  other  means,  whatever  their  age,  sex,  race,  religion,  cultural  identity,  language,  disability,  socioeconomic  status,  individual  lifestyle,  political allegiance or social views.        - Everyone  has  the  right  to  use  a  public  library  in  person,  via  the  internet and  by  other  means,  whatever  their  age,  sex,  race,  religion,  cultural  identity,  language,  disability,  socioeconomic  status,  individual  lifestyle,  political allegiance or social views.     
   - Libraries should protect each user’s rights in regard to confidentiality and privacy.    - Libraries should protect each user’s rights in regard to confidentiality and privacy. 
-  - Library clients must be sensitive to the values and beliefs of others when displaying  potentially  controversial  information  or  images  on  computer  screens located in public areas (see [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/accesstoinformation2007.pdf|Explanatory note]]). Where a client is found  to  be  using  computers  to  access  pornographic,  offensive  or  objectionable  material,  or  for  any  unlawful  purpose,  the  library  reserves  the right to direct the client to leave the library, to direct that the client not re-enter the library for a specified period and to report unlawful conduct to the relevant authorities.+  - Library clients must be sensitive to the values and beliefs of others when displaying  potentially  controversial  information  or  images  on  computer  screens located in public areas (see [[https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/access_to_information_lcguideline_2023.pdf|Explanatory note]]). Where a client is found  to  be  using  computers  to  access  pornographic,  offensive  or  objectionable  material,  or  for  any  unlawful  purpose,  the  library  reserves  the right to direct the client to leave the library, to direct that the client not re-enter the library for a specified period and to report unlawful conduct to the relevant authorities.
   -       The Library Council does not support the use of censoring software as it inhibits free access to information (see 3) and it does not provide adequate protection for children from all material that may be harmful on the internet. Individual local councils may decide on the use of filtering software, and it is acknowledged that firewalls, anti-virus and ad blocking software are standard. However, if filtering censors certain sites, the library must ensure that people are not restricted from accessing lawful information.    -       The Library Council does not support the use of censoring software as it inhibits free access to information (see 3) and it does not provide adequate protection for children from all material that may be harmful on the internet. Individual local councils may decide on the use of filtering software, and it is acknowledged that firewalls, anti-virus and ad blocking software are standard. However, if filtering censors certain sites, the library must ensure that people are not restricted from accessing lawful information. 
   - The  Library  Council  supports  the  right  and  responsibility  of  parents  and  guardians to direct the use of the internet by their children. Parents and guardians  who  wish  to  limit  or  restrict  access  by  their  children  should  personally  oversee  their  use  of  the  internet  and  other  forms  of  digital information.   - The  Library  Council  supports  the  right  and  responsibility  of  parents  and  guardians to direct the use of the internet by their children. Parents and guardians  who  wish  to  limit  or  restrict  access  by  their  children  should  personally  oversee  their  use  of  the  internet  and  other  forms  of  digital information.
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   * Consider the copyright restrictions on supplying information to patrons.     * 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?   * What special provisions apply to libraries regarding copying material for patrons?
   * Look at the licensing conditions on one of the library's subscription databases.   * Look at the licensing conditions on one of the library's subscription databases.
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