Case Studies in Library and Information Science Ethics

"This work is a valuable casebook, specifically for library and information science professionals, that presents numerous case studies that combine theories of ethics and librarianship with practical, real-life scenarios"--Provided by publisher.

Auteur

Elizabeth A. Buchanan is associate professor and director of the Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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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. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Résumé
Written for library and information science professionals, this book presents 125 case studies that combine theories of ethics and librarianship with practical, real-life scenarios. It presents an introduction on ethics in library and information science.