Case Studies

The Cataloging Ethics Steering Committee encourages submission of case studies that illustrate the practical application of the statements of the ethical principles in the Cataloguing Code of Ethics. The hope is that case studies, summarising both the issues identified and actions taken to resolve them, will provide guidance to cataloging community members who face similar ethical situations and issues.

Please go to this webpage to read and comment upon case studies submitted by members of the international cataloging community.

If you would like to submit a case study, read on....

Thank you for taking the time to submit a case study! Please read the following carefully:

Please use the following guidelines for submitting case studies.

--Anonymize. Please do not include names of people or institutions.

--Be detailed, but concise.

--Case studies may be edited for clarity by the Cataloging Ethics Steering Committee.

--By submitting a case study, you are giving permission to post it publicly.

--Not all case studies will necessarily be chosen for inclusion on the Cataloging Ethics Steering Committee Website.

--Please include your name and email address at the end of the form so that the Committee can contact you with questions. Your contact information will be kept confidential and will not be used for purposes beyond the case study.

--We welcome case studies in languages other than English with the understanding that the Steering Committee will need to consult with someone who knows the language.

Click here to see two example case studies

Please submit your case study using this form:

Cataloguing Ethics Case Studies Form

If you have any questions, please contact Cataloging Ethics Steering Committee co-chairs Karen Snow (ksnow@dom.edu) and Beth Shoemaker (elizabeth.shoemaker@emory.edu).