Keywords
Library
Neutrality
Activists
Ethics
Canada
Australia
Neutrality
Activists
Ethics
Canada
Australia
Abstract
Using examples from both the Canadian and Australian landscape Anita Brooks Kirkland explores the nature of library neutrality, librarians as activists and ethics and standards. Brooks Kirkland considers how our views and understandings impact on the services we provide and the challenging role we play in education.
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