Case studies in library and information science ethics

This valuable book, written specifically for library and information science professionals, presents 125 case studies that combine theories of ethics and librarianship with practical, real-life scenarios. After an introduction to ethics in library and information science, chapters are devoted to ethical issues in five categories: intellectual freedom, privacy, intellectual property, professional ethics, and intercultural information ethics.

Each chapter has a theoretical introduction to the issue under consideration followed by 25 case studies, each of which includes its own set of discussion questions. Perfectly suited to classroom use, these case studies help bridge the complicated gap between students, academics, and practitioners in the field by promoting critical thinking and responsible action.

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• Acknowledgments p. vii
• Foreword p. 1 Robert Hauptman
• Preface p. 5
• 1 Ethics in the Library and Information Studies Profession p. 9
• 2 Intellectual Freedom p. 23
• 3 Privacy p. 46
• 4 Intellectual Property p. 71
• 5 Professional Ethics p. 95
• 6 Intercultural Information Ethics p. 118 Rafael Capurro
• Epilogue p. 159
• Index p. 161