MORRISON AND MARY WILEY LIBRARY ETHIC STATEMENT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY TRUSTEES

3/5/07

The Morrison and Mary Wiley Library subscribes to the American Library Association Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees as follows:

1. Trustees must promote a high level of library service while observing ethical standards.

2. Trustees must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues or the institution.

3. It is the duty of a Trustee to disqualify himself or herself immediately whenever the appearance of conflict of interest exists.

4. Trustees must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging the formal position of the Library Board of Trustees, even if they personally disagree.

5. A Trustee must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in compliance with applicable laws governing freedom of information.

6. Trustees must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians in resisting censorship of library materials by groups or individuals.

7. Trustees who accept appointment to a Library Board of Trustees are expected to perform all of the functions of Library Board of Trustees members.