每個國家的圖書館都有自己的圖書館員倫理守則，雖然用這不同語言敘述，但內容大致上都差不多，一定會有自由、平等、中立，看來這三點對於圖書館員來說是真的很重要的。
美國圖書館學會倫理信條 Code of Ethics of the American Library Association
June 28, 1995
As members of the American Library Association, we recognize the importance of codifying and making known to the profession and to the general public the ethical principles that guide the work of librarians, other professionals providing information services, library trustees and library staffs.
Ethical dilemmas occur when values are in conflict. The American Library Association Code of Ethics states the values to which we are committed, and embodies the ethical responsibilities of the profession in this changing information environment.
We significantly influence or control the selection, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information. In a political system grounded in an informed citizenry, we are members of a profession explicitly committed to intellectual freedom and the freedom of access to information. We have a special obligation to ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations.
The principles of this Code are expressed in broad statements to guide ethical decision making. These statements provide a framework; they cannot and do not dictate conduct to cover particular situations.
- We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests.
我們提供最高級的服務給所有的圖書館使用者，包括組織後恰當且有用的資源、正當的服務政策、正當的近用、以及正確有禮且不帶偏見地回應所有的要求。
- We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources.
我們把智識自由當做最高原則，並抵抗所有對圖書館的審查制度
- We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted.
我們保獲每位讀者的隱私權，搜尋或得到的資訊，及參閱、借閱、取得及傳送的資訊，都需保密。
- We recognize and respect intellectual property rights.
我們認同並遵重智慧財產權
- We treat co-workers and other colleagues with respect, fairness and good faith, and advocate conditions of employment that safeguard the rights and welfare of all employees of our institutions.
我們以尊重、公平、和真誠的態度，對待同工及同事，改善工作條件，保障所有雇員的權利與福利。
- We do not advance private interests at the expense of library users, colleagues, or our employing institutions.
我們不會因為私人利益而侵害到讀者、同事和單位的權益
- We distinguish between our personal convictions and professional duties and do not allow our personal beliefs to interfere with fair representation of the aims of our institutions or the provision of access to their information resources.
我們要區分個人想法和專業職責的不同，不能因個人信念而影響圖書館的公平性，或影響近用資訊資源。
- We strive for excellence in the profession by maintaining and enhancing our own knowledge and skills, by encouraging the professional development of co-workers, and by fostering the aspirations of potential members of the profession.
我們追求專業的卓越，維持與強化自身的知識與技能，鼓勵同工的專業發展，以及激發個人的能力。
英國圖書資訊人員倫理信條
Library and information professionals are frequently the essential link between information users and the information or piece of literature which they require. They therefore occupy a privileged position which carries corresponding responsibilities. In addition, whether they are self-employed or employed, their position is sometimes a sensitive one, which may impose a need to balance conflicting requirements.
The purpose of the Principles and Code which follow this introduction is to provide a framework to help library and information professionals, who are members of CILIP, to manage the responsibilities and sensitivities which figure prominently in their work. There is a statement of Ethical Principles and a more extended Code of Professional Practice, which applies these principles to the different groups and professionals to which our members must relate. The Code also makes some additional points with regard to professional behaviour. Given the diversity of the information profession, it is inevitable that not every statement in the Code of Professional Practice will be equally applicable to every member of CILIP. However, the Ethical Principles ought to command more general support, even though some members may not feel the force of each one of them to the same extent in their day-to-day experience. The Principles and Code assume that respect for duly enacted law is a fundamental responsibility for everybody.
By the terms of its Royal Charter, CILIP has a responsibility to "the public good". It is therefore anticipated that our Ethical Principles and our Code of Professional Practice may be of interest well beyond the immediate limits of the membership of CILIP, both to those whose work bears close comparison with ours, and also to those who may, from time to time, want a clear statement of our ethical principles and what we consider to be good professional practice.
Associated with these Principles and Code, there is a growing collection of practical examples, illustrating how information professionals and others can use the Principles and Code to help them cope with ethical dilemmas they may face. In further support of the Principles and Code, CILIP has established an Ethics Panel of experienced members of the profession, and they and the professional staff of CILIP are available to members who may need additional help in resolving ethical issues.
CILIP’s Disciplinary Regulations provide that a Member will be guilty of professional misconduct if he/she has acted contrary to the aims, objects and interests of CILIP or in a manner unbecoming or prejudicial to the profession. In reaching decisions under the Disciplinary Procedure, regard will be had to the Statement of Ethical Principles and the Code of Professional Practice and Members should therefore be aware that failure to comply with the Principles and Code may, depending on the circumstances, be a ground for disciplinary action.
