Introduction:
The Kadir Has University Library supports the university community’s access to information and its effective utilization. In line with this mission, the Information Center is committed to providing a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment for all users and staff. This Ethical Values document outlines the core principles guiding the activities of the Library.
Core Values:
- Access to Information: The Library is committed to ensuring equal and unrestricted access to information for all users. This includes facilitating access to diverse information resources, promoting information literacy, and rejecting censorship.
- Intellectual Freedom: The Library supports academic freedom of expression. It respects users’ rights to access and use information and offers a collection that reflects diverse perspectives.
- Privacy: The Library is committed to protecting user privacy. Information about borrowed materials, search histories, and other personal details is confidential and only shared with authorities when legally required.
- Impartiality: The Library provides unbiased and equitable services to all users. Characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other personal attributes do not affect the quality of service.
- Accountability: The Library is committed to using its resources effectively and efficiently. Accountability and transparency are fundamental in collection development, service delivery, and resource management decisions.
- Community Service: The Library is dedicated to meeting the information needs of the university community and supporting lifelong learning
Ethical Principles of Conduct:
- Respect: Library users and staff are expected to respect one another and the resources of the Library. Users should avoid damaging library materials and maintain a quiet environment to avoid disrupting others.
- Integrity: Library users and staff adhere to honesty and academic integrity principles. They use resources appropriately and avoid plagiarism.
- Fairness: Library staff treat all users fairly and equally. There is no discrimination in access to resources or service delivery.
- Professionalism: Library staff utilize their professional knowledge and skills to provide the best possible service. They prioritize professional development and act by ethical principles.
Conclusion:
This Ethical Values document reflects the Kadir Has University Library’s commitment to providing a reliable, fair, and inclusive environment for all users and staff. The Library aims to uphold and enhance these values and provide services by ethical principles.