The purpose of this blog is to define and explore information ethics, as well as to inform library and information professionals about the ethics that encompass their profession. The topics that will be presented here will not be limited to information ethics, but will enlighten readers on the ethical standards of information and the technologies that help produce and disseminate it. The background or history page will include the definition of information ethics, its development and its evolution to what it is today. The recent developments in information ethics will explore developments in net neutrality, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) legislation. Future trends will highlight the developing innovations in information technology that will help libraries remain relevant in their communities. The future mesh of technology and ethics page will show how ethics in the use of emerging technologies will bring ethical issues to the forefront in the future. The social implications page will discuss the societal impact of copyright infringement, information privacy and the changing definitions of personal privacy. A reference page is included to maintain the integrity of the written contributions. Ethics will continue to have an impact on how information is presented, maintained, contained, and distributed now and in the future.
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