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Republic of the Philippines
Professional Regulation Commission
Manila
Resolution No. 02 s 1992
Code of Ethics for Registered
Librarians
Preamble
Librarians are imbued with lofty ideals of service
to people through books and other record of knowledge, a service they believe
is their best way to serve humanity, enrich people's lives and attain self
actualization. Through the years the profession of librarianship has developed
and a codification of ideal practices and relationship has become necessary to
guide the practitioner in maintaining standards of ethical behavior in his
relation with the state and society, with clients, with profession and
colleagues, with agency and with oneself.
Article I - Relation with State and Society
Section 1
Librarians should recognize and respect the supreme authority of the State as
expressed through its laws and implemented by its agencies.
Section 2
Librarians should always observe that the well-being of the public and interest
of the State are above the well-being and interest of any individual.
Section 3
Librarians should get involved in civic affairs and cooperate with other
organizations to promote the growth and development of the community.
Article II - Relation with Clients
Section 4
Librarians should remain true to the people they serve. They must act with
dignity, fairness, Justice, sincerity and genuine willingness in the discharge
of their duties. They should refrain from doing acts contrary to laws, morals,
customs and public interest.
Section 5
Librarians should provide the highest level of service through courteous,
prompt, adequate, skillful, accurate and unbiased response for all requests for
assistance.
Section 6
Librarians should keep in confidence information that has been obtained in the
course of professional service except when disclosure to the appropriate
authority is clearly in the public interest.
Section 7
Librarians should not discriminate against any library user. They should always
make known to the public the resources and services of the library.
Article III - Relation with Profession and Colleagues
Section 8
Librarians should regard their profession as a public trust and at all times
uphold the integrity and dignity of the profession and protect it from
misrepresentation.
Section 9
Librarians should not directly or indirectly assist in the unauthorized
practice of librarianship. They should report any violation of any provision of
the existing laws, rules and regulations, the Code of Ethics for Registered
Librarians and other laws affecting the practice of librarianship to the Board
for Librarians for proper action.
Section 10
Librarians should exchange information and experience with their fellow
librarians, contribute to the work of library associations and library schools
and cooperate in such other endeavors as to enhance the effectiveness -of the
library; and information science profession.
Section 11
Librarians should observe punctuality in appointments, in the discharge of
duties, in the fulfillment of contracts, and in any other relationship with
clients, employees or employers.
Section 12
Librarians should avoid situation in which personal interest might be served or
financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues or the
employing agency.
Section 13
Librarians should be guided in all their relations by the highest standards of
honor and integrity and shall act with fairness and impartiality to all.
Section 14
Librarians should keep their reputation above reproach and should so conduct themselves to gain public esteem and respect for the library
and the profession.
Section 15
Librarians should strive to improve, enhance and upgrade their professional
knowledge through formal and informal means.
Section 16
Librarians should encourage and provide opportunities for the professional
development and advancement of librarians in their employ.
Section 17
Librarians should perform and discharge their duties with highest degree of
professionalism, excellence, intelligence and skill.
Section 18
Librarians should not malign directly or indirectly or indirectly the
professional reputation, competence, capability, prospects or practice of
another professional. They should not use any unfair means to gain professional
advancement.
Section 19
Librarians should adhere to the principles of due process and equality of
opportunity in peer relationships and personnel actions.
Section 20
Librarians should distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between
their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of an institution or
professional body.
Section 21
Librarians should help to create and maintain conditions under which
scholarship can exist like freedom of inquiry, of thought and of expression.
Section 22
Librarians should be receptive to new ideas, new knowledge and innovations that
will contribute to the development of the profession.
Article IV - Relation with Agency
Section 23
Librarians should assist in the improvement of libraries and information
systems.
Section 24
Librarians should be vigilant in the protection of all library property and
resources.
Section 25
Librarians should resist all efforts by groups or individuals to censor library
materials.
Section 26
Librarians should perform the functions of their office in good faith and to
the best of their abilities, using reasonable skills and diligence,
particularly where rights of individuals may be jeopardized by their neglect.
Section 27
Librarians should discharge their duties with promptness, punctuality and dispatch.
Article V - Relation to Oneself
Section 28
Librarians should not accept gifts or favors that might lead to unfair library
practice, nor offer any favor, service or things of value to obtain special
advantage.
Section 29
Librarians should not engage in any activity that would result in a conflict of
interest. They should not enter into transactions prejudicial to the library
and should not appropriate resources of the library for their personal gain.
Section 30
Librarians should be entitled to a Just and fair Compensation for Cervices
rendered. In the computation of such Compensation, the period of time consumed, the knowledge, experience, ability and reputation
brought into the plan/project, depreciation of materials/equipment used, if
any, shall be taken into consideration. Every factor to be accorded such weight
as shall be just and reasonable in each specific case.
Section 31
Librarians should refrain from associating with, or allowing the use of their
names by any persons or organizations whose relationship therewith would cast a
doubt on their integrity and reputation.
Article VI - Effectivity of the Code
Section 1
The herein Code shall upon approval hereof by the Commission, take effect after
three (3) months following its publication in the Official Gazette or in any
newspaper of general circulation.
Done in the City of Manila this 14th
day of August, 1992.
Chairman
IRENE D AMORES
Members:
SUSIMA L. GONZALES
BELEN B. ANGELES
Attested To:
CARLOS G. ALMELOR
Secretary
Regulatory Boards
Approved:
HERMOGENES P. POBRE
Commission Chairman
MARIANO A. MENDIETA
Associate Commissioner
ARMANDO C. PASCUAL
Associate Commissioner
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