Case Studies in Library and Information Science Ethics

by Elizabeth A. Buchanan, Kathrine A. Henderson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786433674
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	11/12/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	175
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Elizabeth A. Buchanan is associate professor and director of the Center for Information Policy Research, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Kathrine A. Henderson is a Research Analyst, Research & Intelligence Team at LibSource, An LAC-Group Company.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
Foreword by Robert Hauptman    
Preface    

1. Ethics in the Library and Information Studies Profession    
2. Intellectual Freedom     
3. Privacy     
4. Intellectual Property     
5. Professional Ethics     
6. Intercultural Information Ethics by Rafael Capurro     

Epilogue     
Index     

Editorial Reviews

Includes ethics case studies in library and information science. Designed for students in a library or information science graduate program.”—Library Journal; “thoroughly well-done...a great analysis of librarianship’s current problems. The authors have taken great pains to present timely and well-done cases”—ARBA; “interesting”—The Australian Library Journal.

From the Publisher

"interesting"

The Australian Library Journal

thoroughly well-done...a great analysis of librarianship's current problems. The authors have taken great pains to present timely and well-done cases

ARBA