C. Responsibilities to Colleagues and the Information Community

 

The personal conduct of information professionals at work should promote the profession in the best possible manner at all times. Members should therefore:

 

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1. act in ways that promote the profession positively, both to their colleagues and to the public at large Primary

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2. afford respect and understanding to other colleagues and professionals and acknowledge their ideas, contributions and work, wherever and whenever appropriate Primary

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3. refer to colleagues in a professional manner and not discredit or criticise their work unreasonably or inappropriately Primary

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4. when working in an independent capacity, conduct their business in a professional manner that respects the legitimate rights and interests of others Primary

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5. encourage colleagues, especially those for whom they have a line-management responsibility, to maintain and enhance their professional knowledge and competence Primary

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6. refrain from ascribing views to, or speaking on behalf of, CILIP, unless specifically authorised to do so Primary

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7. report significant breaches of this Code to the appropriate authorities Primary

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8. refrain from any behaviour in the course of their work which might bring the information profession into disrepute Primary

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