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Ethics in health sciences librarianship.

J M Hurych1, A C Glenn

  • 1Science and Engineering Department, Northern Illinois University Libraries, DeKalb 60115.

Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|October 1, 1987
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Health sciences librarians have differing views on ethical issues, with agreement on some topics but not others. Further research is needed to determine if a distinct ethical code is necessary for this profession.

Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Bioethics
  • Health Sciences Librarianship

Background:

  • Discussions surrounding the drafting of an ethical code for librarians are ongoing.
  • Existing literature addresses various ethical issues within the field of librarianship.
  • The Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI) is a professional organization facing unique ethical considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey health sciences librarians regarding their perceptions of ethical concerns.
  • To identify areas of consensus and disagreement on ethical issues within health sciences librarianship.
  • To inform the discussion on the potential need for a specialized ethical code.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 150 institutional members of the Health Science Librarians of Illinois (HSLI).

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  • The survey addressed a range of ethical concerns, including library organization, personnel policies, professional competency, personal versus professional values, privacy, confidentiality, access to materials, and selection criteria.
  • A 60% response rate was achieved, providing a substantial dataset for analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Survey results revealed widespread agreement among health sciences librarians on certain ethical issues.
    • A notable lack of consensus was observed on other ethical concerns.
    • The findings highlight the complexity of ethical decision-making in health sciences libraries.

    Conclusions:

    • The study indicates a varied landscape of ethical perceptions among health sciences librarians.
    • Further research is recommended to explore the necessity of a separate ethical code tailored to health sciences librarianship.
    • The findings contribute to the ongoing dialogue about professional ethics in specialized library settings.