Toward evidence-based cataloging ethics: Research, practice, and training in knowledge organization

Rasmussen Pennington, Diane; Lee, Deborah; Snow, Karen; Fox, Violet; Shoemaker, Elizabeth

Abstract

This panel considers the bridge between research and practice in cataloging ethics. Cataloging ethics – including indexing and classification – is an important part of practice, yet cataloging ethics research and practice are not always clearly connected. The purpose of this panel is to build towards more evidence-based cataloging ethics practice. Two main areas will be considered. The Cataloging Code of Ethics (2021) is a vital part of these discussions: this major codification of cataloging ethics was the result of both practitioner input and much research. This panel will discuss ways in which the Code can lead to more research-informed practices. Teaching and training is a crucial – and under-discussed – aspect of cataloging ethics, both within library and information science education and workplace training. Therefore, the panel will contemplate how training and teaching can germinate research-based practices. The panel will be in three parts: a panel presentation about cataloging ethics, including each member's perspectives and experiences on teaching and training in cataloging ethics; small group discussions about real world cataloging ethics scenarios, utilizing the Code to generate discussion; and feedback to the whole group with a closing discussion about strengthening the relationship between practice and research in cataloging ethics.

Citation

Rasmussen Pennington, D., Lee, D., Snow, K., Fox, V., & Shoemaker, E. (2023). Toward evidence-based cataloging ethics: Research, practice, and training in knowledge organization. Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 60(1), 808-812. https://doi.org/10.1002/pra2.866

• Journal Article Type: Commentary
• Conference Name: 86th Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T 2023)
• Conference Location: London
• Acceptance Date: Oct 1, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Oct 22, 2023
• Publication Date: 2023-10
• Deposit Date: May 17, 2023
• Print ISSN: 0044-7870
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 60
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 808-812
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pra2.866
• Keywords: Ethics and social justice, Cataloging ethics, Cataloging and classification, Teaching and training, Practice-based research
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3103319
• Related Public URLs: https://www.asist.org/meetings-events/am/am23/