Research Article | Open Access
Ethical Challenges for the Digital Librarians: An Indian Perspective
Dr.Muppidi. Srinivasa Rao, Dr.Pandu Mudhavath
Pages: 1324-1329
Abstract
The purpose of this study is too ethical standards in the library information services in the digital library information centers. How ethical values can help to manage and organize the library system. What are the libraries professionals have to follow, and what are the users can follow, support and enhance the library services. The library professionals should exercise some moral duties, judgments performing in their work place. Ethics, also known as a moral philosophical theory, is a part of philosophy that involves systematization, defending, and recommending concepts of Proper and Improper conduct. The term comes from the Greek word ethnos, which means "character". The Libraries are striving to provide the right information for the right user to meet the needs of the readers or users. The Libraries playa vital role in enriching the society ethically, intellectually, economically, and socially (Zing war, 2019). The code recognizes that in a political system grounded in an informed citizenry, library workers are members of a profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information. Librarian has a special compulsion to make sure the free flow of information and ideas to present and forthcoming generations.
Keywords
Ethical Values ethics, policy, library, philosophy, community, Librarianship, Morals and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)