During the first week of class my discussion group focused on the Ethics of Librarianship. Some really interesting side topics came up and I wanted to get a broader perspective by opening this question up to all of you who might have focused on Reconsiderations. This is simply for my own personal edification although I think it would make an interesting opinion piece.
Do librarians have Freedom of Speech in the workplace?
And does Freedom of Speech include Freedom of Expression?
That is an interesting question. Are you thinking that librarians shouldn't share their opinions during interactions with patrons, such as political issues or reading preferences?
ReplyDeleteAnd what do you mean about freedom of expression?
Yes, do we need to maintain professional detachment from our patrons and their questions and not share our own thoughts and ideas?
ReplyDeleteThe reason for the question came from the article Where Personal and Professional Collide by David Isaacson in last week’s reading. I wondered how others felt about his stance.
Freedom of Expression would be the displaying of body art or religious symbols while at work.