GLC Ethics & Professional Responsibilities 4

Question 1

A librarian realizes they made a cataloging error that misclassified a large number of items, making them difficult to find. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Correct the error and notify supervisors as appropriate

Answer

Professional accountability requires acknowledging and correcting errors to maintain the quality and integrity of library services.

Question 2

Which scenario represents an appropriate use of patron data collected by a library's digital services?

Accepted Answer

Sharing aggregate usage statistics with the library board for planning

Answer

Sharing anonymized, aggregate usage data for institutional planning is appropriate and does not violate individual patron privacy.

Question 3

A librarian working at a public library in Georgia is asked to participate in a political campaign during work hours using library resources. This would violate:

Accepted Answer

Professional ethics and likely state employment law regarding public resources

Answer

Using public resources for partisan political activities violates professional ethics and typically state laws governing public employees.

Question 4

The principle of 'equity of access' in library ethics means that:

Accepted Answer

Library services should be accessible regardless of economic or social status

Answer

Equity of access means libraries must work to ensure all community members can access services regardless of economic, social, or other barriers.

Question 5

A librarian is processing an interlibrary loan and notices the requested item is on a sensitive topic. The most ethical action is to:

Accepted Answer

Process the request without inquiring about the patron's purpose

Answer

Librarians should not inquire into patrons' reasons for requesting materials; processing without questioning respects intellectual freedom.

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

(GLC) Georgia Librarian Certification Practice Test

GLC Ethics & Professional Responsibilities 4