Sun West School Library/Learning Commons Handbook

Definition

What are ethics?  They are the principles of conduct and moral values that govern any individual or group of people. 

School Librarian Code of Ethics:

 1.     Maintain confidentiality:

 ·       Keep the trust under which confidential information is exchanged as it pertains to school and student issues as per Administrative Procedures 411 Communication and Confidentiality.

 2.     Commitment to the students and staff:

 ·       Act in accordance with school and division policies, procedures, and protocols.

·       Respect the dignity of each student and staff member regardless of disability, race, gender, or cultural background.

·       Deal fairly and justly with students and staff members.

·       Ensure that communication with students and staff members is courteous and respectful.

·       Be a positive member of the school-based administrative team.

 3.     Commitment to the profession:

 ·       Conduct oneself at all times in a respectful manner.

·       Maintain a standard of appropriate dress, and conduct generally accepted by the school division.

·       Fulfill the role through co-operation, collaboration, and teamwork.

·       Acknowledge and use the appropriate channels of communication within the school/division.

·       Participate in appropriate inservices to enhance job performance.

·       Respond unselfishly to colleagues seeking professional assistance.

 4.     Support to the Sun West School Division:

 ·       Adhere to all the terms of a duly negotiated collective agreement.

·       Maintain a reasonable and proper loyalty to school and division administration.

·       Maintain consistency in the application of school and division policies, administrative procedures and guidelines.

·       Perform services to the best of one’s abilities as per job description - roles and responsibilities.