Social & Ethical Issues

Social & Ethical Technology Issues in Libraries : 

by Kelly Fann LI815 Social & Ethical Technology Issues in Libraries

Objectives : 

Identify some of the social and ethical issues surrounding use of technology in libraries Understand the importance and significance of ethics in information technology Understand the digital divide social issue Review workplace issues Review methods used to protect children on the Internet Discuss social and ethical responsibilities of IT professionals Objectives

Social & Ethical Issues : 

Digital Divide Workplace Information Privacy Professional Responsibilities Intellectual Property Social & Ethical Issues

Social Issues of the Digital Divide : 

Those with access to computers and the Internet versus those that do not have access. The “Haves” versus “Have Nots” Personal and economic opportunities for the Haves Divisions Between nations, within countries Between urban areas and rural areas Between rich & poor Divide is narrowing: Universal Service Fund E-Rate Africa ONE Social Issues of the Digital Divide

Workplace Ethical & Social Issues : 

Healthy Computing Ergonomics Employee Monitoring Tools Policies Environment Concerns Power consumption Computer supplies PC disposal Employee Access to Private Information Workplace Ethical & Social Issues

Information Privacy : 

Library’s Responsibility Protect patron information ALA’s Code of Conduct Educate patrons Patron’s Responsibility Computer & Internet Usage Peripheral Use Information Privacy

Internet Safeguards : 

Library Practice Options Filtering & Blocking Software Built-in Safeguarding Options of Web Browsers Open computer layout with visible screens Legal Safeguards Children’s Internet Protection Act Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Internet Safeguards

Responsibilities of IT Professionals : 

High quality data entered into systems (e.g.: ILS) Establish and follow procedures used to detect and correct inaccurate information Develop privacy policies Implement proper information security procedures to protect customers (patrons) information Digitally altering data Programmers/Developers: creation and distribution of bug-free software Responsibilities of IT Professionals

Intellectual Property & Copyright : 

Intellectual Property Definition: A product of the intellect that has commercial value, including copyrighted property such as literary or artistic works, and ideational property, such as patents, appellations of origin, business methods, and industrial processes. Copyright: the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 50 years after his or her death. Intellectual Property & Copyright The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth EditionCopyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Copyright – Staff & Patrons : 

Copyright – Staff & Patrons Music CD checkouts MP3 downloads CD Burning Print Materials Photocopiers Scanners Software Pirating Software available for checkout Internet & Web Digital photographs Copying information Showing movies requires a Public Performance License

Questions? : 

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