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Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria: An Appraisal

Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria: An Appraisal
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Author(s): Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2017
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Pages: 12
Source title: International Journal of Library and Information Services (IJLIS)
Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manika Lamba (University of Delhi, India)
DOI: 10.4018/IJLIS.2017070102

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Abstract

Library and information science professional play an extremely important role in the society. However, in discharging their responsibilities and duties, core ethical principles are expected to be upheld by librarians and information workers as outlined in the professional codes of ethics. The aim of this paper is to appraise core ethical issues in library and information science profession in Nigeria. This paper discusses core ethical principle in library and information science profession such as universal access to information, intellectual property rights, intellectual freedom, copyright/fair use and privacy/confidentiality among others. This paper further identified ethical challenges confronting library and information science professionals in Nigeria. This paper concludes that regardless of the ethical challenges confronting library and information science professionals in Nigeria, the professional codes of ethics should be upheld.

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