GLC Ethics & Professional Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A librarian suspects a colleague is falsifying continuing education records to meet Georgia certification renewal requirements. The most ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to the appropriate certification authority

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Ignore it since it doesn't affect library services

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Confront the colleague privately and let them self-report

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Document it but wait until the colleague is caught

Question 2

A library board member pressures the head librarian to remove a book from the collection due to community complaints. Ethically, the librarian should:

Accepted Answer

Follow the established reconsideration policy before taking any action

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Remove the book to avoid community conflict

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Immediately move the book to a locked staff area

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Contact the publisher to resolve the dispute

Question 3

Under Georgia's O.C.G.A. § 24-9-46, library records may be disclosed without patron consent in which situation?

Accepted Answer

Pursuant to a valid court order or subpoena

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When requested by a parent for their adult child's records

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When a law enforcement officer shows a badge

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When a library board member requests them for audit purposes

Question 4

A librarian notices a patron who appears to be in distress and may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Approach calmly, offer assistance, and follow the library's crisis protocol

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Call police immediately without approaching the patron

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Ignore the situation to respect the patron's privacy

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Ask the patron to leave to protect other patrons

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'intellectual freedom' as it applies to library ethics?

Accepted Answer

The right of all individuals to seek and receive information freely

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The right of librarians to select only high-quality materials

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The right of libraries to operate without government oversight

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The right of patrons to borrow materials without identification

Question 6

A librarian discovers that another staff member accessed a patron's account without authorization to satisfy personal curiosity. This is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

Patron privacy rights and professional ethics

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Collection development policy only

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Library cataloging standards

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Interlibrary loan procedures

Question 7

When developing a social media policy for library staff, which ethical consideration should be the primary guiding principle?

Accepted Answer

Protecting patron confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries

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Maximizing the library's follower count

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Allowing staff to express personal views using library accounts

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Minimizing library IT department workload