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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| Secondary |
►0004 ►0008 ►0013 ►0014 ►0016 ►0017 ►0019 ►0021 ►0029 ►0031 ►0038 ►0041 |
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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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| Secondary |
►0014 ►0018 ►0021 ►0033 ►0034 |
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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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| Secondary |
►0018 |
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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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| Secondary |
►0016 |
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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 |
►0020 |
| Secondary |
►0021 ►0024 ►0025 |
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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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| Secondary |
- |
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| 7. | report significant breaches of this Code to the appropriate authorities | Primary |
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| Secondary |
- |
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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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| Secondary |
►0001 ►0004 ►0008 ►0013 ►0019 ►0021 ►0031 ►0036 |
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