Yes, Charles, that could be called a political/ethical stance, but it *is*
directly relevant to our profession. It is, therefore, appropriate.
Judy
At 08:52 AM 08/06/2002 +0100, you wrote:
>I agree with Judith. However, lobbying or expressing views on things such
>as data protection implications of library management software, attempts to
>obtain records of reading habits of library patrons for alleged terrorism
>interests and the importance of Freedom of Information are definitely
>directly related to the LIS profession, and I wish CILIP would do more of
>it.
>
>Incidentally, I thought the SLA was very strong on correcting inaccurate
>media images of the librarian. What's that if it is not taking a
>political/ethical stance?
>
>Charles
>
>
>Professor Charles Oppenheim
>Department of Information Science
>Loughborough University
>Loughborough
>Leics LE11 3TU
>01509-223065
>(fax) 01509-223053
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Judith Siess, Information Bridges Intl" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Monday, August 05, 2002 10:22 PM
>Subject: Re: CILIP Draft Corporate Plan
>
>
> > I am strongly against CILIP taking political or ethical stands that are
>not
> > *directly* related to librarianship. The US ALA does that all the time and
> > it is one reason I refuse to belong to ALA. I am proud of the Special
> > Libraries Association's decision NOT to do this. I hope CILIP follows
>SLA's
> > example.
> >
> > Judith Siess
> >
> > Judith A. Siess
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