PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN REFERENCE SERVICE; AN OUTLINE

 

Confidentiality

Degree of effort expended

Minimizing charges for service in public-supported institutions

Equal treatment of all patrons

Open hours corresponding with clientele needs

Encouraging feedback and evaluation on the part of clientele

Compiling--and distributing--guidelines to reference service which cover the following components:

  1. services
  2. resources
  3. environment
  4. personnel
  5. evaluation