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Living by the code: some issues surrounding a code of conduct for the LIS profession

Mike Freeman

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Examines the requirements for a code of professional conduct. Outlines the content and operation of the Library Association’s current code of professional conduct. Identifies some problems incurred in operating a code of professional conduct, together with some of the benefits of operating within the framework of such a code. Includes some thoughts on the future of a code of professional conduct for librarians.

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Key concepts: Professional conduct, Code (set theory), Code of conduct, Computer science, Ethical code, Professional association, Source code, Political science