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Main Author: Stahl, Wilson M.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1986
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ352808
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  • Automation and Ethics: A View from the Trenches. Stahl, Wilson M. Bids Conflict of Interest Consultants Ethics Guidelines Librarians Library Automation Describes unethical practices in library automation, including vendors'"low-balling" bids in order to make sales; libraries' stating required specifications so that only one vendor can qualify; and consultants compromising their objectivity and independence. Procedures to help identify and prevent such practices in the future are described. (Author/EM)