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A Code of Ethics for Information
Scientists:
From
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science
(August/September 1990): 25
Responsibility to Individual
Persons - Information professionals should:
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strive
to make information available to individuals who need it
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strive
both to ensure accuracy and not to infringe upon privacy or
confidentiality in providing information about individuals
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protect each information user's and provider's right to privacy and
confidentiality
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respect an information provider's proprietary rights
Responsibility to Society -
Information professionals should:
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serve
the legitimate information needs of a large and complex society while
at the same time being mindful of individuals' rights
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resist
efforts to censor publications
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play
active roles in educating society to understand and appreciate the
importance of information promoting equal opportunity for access to
information
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