| Abstract: | The 1981 ALA Statement on Professional Ethics differs significantly from previous statements, which were, by and large, neglected. In recent years, particularly since 1975, more interest has been shown by librarians in the development of a meaningful statement which speaks in a practical way to services they provide. The purpose of this article is to encourage reference to the 1981 Statement as a point of departure in developing more specific approaches to ethical or professional library service. The specific approaches work themselves out in the areas of competency, business affairs, loyalty, and interpersonal relations. |
