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

Introduction: The most important variable in success of every organization is attention to ethics. 
Since library and information sciences naturally involve service provision to users, commitment 
to professional ethics is necessary. The purpose of this research was to determine 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. 
Methods: In this survey, data of 128 librarians was collected by a questionnaire whose validity 
has been confirmed by specialists. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined by 
Cronbach's alpha (α = 0.93). Data was analyzed by SPSS13. 
Results: While most professional ethics-related attention was paid to positive relations with 
colleagues (mean= 4.52), development of scholarly view and evaluation of activities received the 
least amount of attention (mean= 2.71). Attention rate to professional ethics principles in various 
dimensions showed that responsibilities towards colleagues had the highest average (mean= 4.22) 
and responsibilities towards profession had the lowest average (mean= 3.27). There were no 
significant correlations between attention rate to professional ethics principles and gender, 
education field, employment status, salary rate, and work type. However, a significant correlation 
was observed between educational level and attention rate to professional ethics principles. 
Conclusion: Librarians in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University pay the 
most amount of attention to positive relations with colleagues, suitable and respectable behavior 
with users, and understanding social and professional responsibilities. Although, in the most 
cases, attention rate to professional ethics principles were above average, the mentioned library 
managers should attend to the others that have middle and lower than middle average. So, 
managers should try to promote other aspects of professional ethics.