Abstract
Offers a definition of ethics for librarians, inspired by recent concerns in the USA about the Code of Ethics (1981) of the American Library Association (ALA) and by examination of other codes of ethics, such as that produced by the Library Association, UK, and the writings of librarians and ethicists. Argues that much of this ethical codifying has been made redundant by changes in the definition of the library profession, but defines those situations where a code of ethics can be useful: collection development; reference ser vices ; equal treatment of library users; and aspects of profit taking on the part of librarians. Concludes with notes on the revision of the 1981 Code of Ethics, adopted by the ALA on 28 June 95, comparing the 2 codes and noting the differences where applicable.
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