Ethical Values for Contemporary Librarianship: A Literary Approach
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https://doi.org/10.48165/bpas.2023.43.1.13Keywords:
Ethics, Ethical Values, Librarianship, Digital LibrarianshipAbstract
The objective of the study was to elucidate the ethical principles of librarianship that are necessary for the effective management of libraries in the modern era. This article emphasizes the ethical principles that are essential to the field of librarianship in the modern era where online resources play a major role. It discusses the importance of ethical values, as well as the international code of ethics that guides librarians. Additionally, the article explores the advantages of adhering to ethical values in librarianship, while also acknowledging the challenges that may arise in implementing them. The articles additionally emphasized the ethical code that librarians should adhere to in the modern era and make suggestions to uphold intellectual property rights.
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