Public Library Code of Ethics - Jennifer Bach
Ethical Justifications for the Code - #9
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Justification for #9...
 
A consequentialist would argue that if violations of law were not reported, there would be negative consequences for society - society depends upon orderly law enforcement. A deontologist would argue that library staff have a duty to report violations of law as concerned citizens.