Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Health Information Management 1735-7853 8 6 2012 01 21 The Attention Rate of Librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University to Professional Ethics based on Ethical Codes of Iranian University Librarians The Attention Rate of Librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University to Professional Ethics based on Ethical Codes of Iranian University Librarians 795 806 26147 FA Zahra Kazempour Lecturer, Library and Information Sciences, Payam-e-Noor University of Shahreza, Isfahan, Iran. Hassan Ashrafi Rizi, Assistant Professor, Library and Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. (Corresponding Author) Email: hassanashrafi@mng.mui.ac.ir 0000-0001-6052-2087 Behjat Taheri BSc, Medical Library and Information Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. 0000-0002-9836-5440 Journal Article 2022 09 03 Introduction: The most important variable in success of every organization is attention to ethics. <br />Since library and information sciences naturally involve service provision to users, commitment <br />to professional ethics is necessary. The purpose of this research was to determine the attention <br />rate of librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University to professional <br />ethics based on Ethical Codes of Iranian University Librarians. <br />Methods: In this survey, data of 128 librarians was collected by a questionnaire whose validity <br />has been confirmed by specialists. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined by <br />Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.93). Data was analyzed by SPSS13. <br />Results: While most professional ethics-related attention was paid to positive relations with <br />colleagues (mean= 4.52), development of scholarly view and evaluation of activities received the <br />least amount of attention (mean= 2.71). Attention rate to professional ethics principles in various <br />dimensions showed that responsibilities towards colleagues had the highest average (mean= 4.22) <br />and responsibilities towards profession had the lowest average (mean= 3.27). There were no <br />significant correlations between attention rate to professional ethics principles and gender, <br />education field, employment status, salary rate, and work type. However, a significant correlation <br />was observed between educational level and attention rate to professional ethics principles. <br />Conclusion: Librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University pay the <br />most amount of attention to positive relations with colleagues, suitable and respectable behavior <br />with users, and understanding social and professional responsibilities. Although, in the most <br />cases, attention rate to professional ethics principles were above average, the mentioned library <br />managers should attend to the others that have middle and lower than middle average. So, <br />managers should try to promote other aspects of professional ethics. Introduction: The most important variable in success of every organization is attention to ethics. <br />Since library and information sciences naturally involve service provision to users, commitment <br />to professional ethics is necessary. The purpose of this research was to determine the attention <br />rate of librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University to professional <br />ethics based on Ethical Codes of Iranian University Librarians. <br />Methods: In this survey, data of 128 librarians was collected by a questionnaire whose validity <br />has been confirmed by specialists. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined by <br />Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.93). Data was analyzed by SPSS13. <br />Results: While most professional ethics-related attention was paid to positive relations with <br />colleagues (mean= 4.52), development of scholarly view and evaluation of activities received the <br />least amount of attention (mean= 2.71). Attention rate to professional ethics principles in various <br />dimensions showed that responsibilities towards colleagues had the highest average (mean= 4.22) <br />and responsibilities towards profession had the lowest average (mean= 3.27). There were no <br />significant correlations between attention rate to professional ethics principles and gender, <br />education field, employment status, salary rate, and work type. However, a significant correlation <br />was observed between educational level and attention rate to professional ethics principles. <br />Conclusion: Librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University pay the <br />most amount of attention to positive relations with colleagues, suitable and respectable behavior <br />with users, and understanding social and professional responsibilities. Although, in the most <br />cases, attention rate to professional ethics principles were above average, the mentioned library <br />managers should attend to the others that have middle and lower than middle average. So, <br />managers should try to promote other aspects of professional ethics. https://him.mui.ac.ir/article_26147_b5839f3b37f86762f4e300e32db051ea.pdf