[Publib] Darien Re-write

[Sharon Foster]

I thought it was civic "duties" (plural)?

Sharon M. Foster, 91.7% Librarian
Speaker-to-Computers
http://www.vsa-software.com/mlsportfolio/






On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 11:50 PM,  <Backwage at aol.com> wrote:
> It is tough to capture the tone of the original writers, and a lot has to be
> added here by them to fill in holes.  Here's a suggested alteration.  Shorn
> but recognizable.  M. McGrorty
>
> ------------------------
>
> The Darien Statements on the Library and Librarians
>
> We the undersigned hereby record this statement of our beliefs as
> professional librarians:
>
> The Purpose of the Library
>
> We believe that the role and purpose of the Library is the preservation of
> the information, resources and materials whose sum constitutes the
> intellectual foundation of civilization.
>
> The Role of the Library
>
> The Library is a creature of many roles:  The Library provides opportunities
> for learning; encourages the fulfillment of civic duty; facilitates
> communication; preserves valuable and desired materials and access to
> information in many formats; expands opportunities for creative expression;
> and provides a haven for civilized activities of many sorts.
>
> The Role of Librarians
>
> We believe that librarianship constitutes a stewardship in furtherance of
> this role, and that all librarians are obligated to adhere to these purposes
> despite conflicting or opposing social, economic, environmental, or
> political influences.
>
> We believe that the essential responsibility of the librarian to this role
> remains without regard to the paths or chosen methods taken by individual
> libraries for which she may labor.
>
> Librarians fulfill the role of the library; they personify the spirit of the
> institution, maintain its processes and bring its goals to fruition.
> Librarians accept the burden of the past, accept the responsibility of the
> present day and anticipate the duties and needs of the future.
>
> Librarians make the Library possible:  they select, organize, disseminate,
> but always without judging either material or the individuals who seek it.
> Librarians defend the existence of material, the access to information and
> the rights of the library users.
>
> Librarians evaluate, but do not judge.
>
> We believe also that:
>
>
>
> Librarians must maintain and promote openness and transparency in their
> engagements with users, and in their relations with other professionals and
> institutions.
>
>
>
> Librarians must recognize and eliminate barriers to cooperation between the
> Library and its users.
>
> Seek and use information derived from other fields in order to improve the
> institution and the profession;
>
>
>
> Assist users in learning to use the Library’s tools in order to receive its
> benefits;
>
>
>
> Speak and act in support of the Library and these principles;
>
>
>
> Evaluate changes in procedure or policy against the background of these
> principles and in light of best practices for the Library community;
>
>
>
> Support the free flow of information and materials regardless of source,
> origin, substance or destination;
>
>
>
> Support the profession and its principles through training and hiring of
> those likely to adhere to these principles; oppose those whose actions would
> do otherwise;
>
>
>
> Maintain an atmosphere of trust, friendship and  collegiality among
> practitioners and those the Library serves.
>
> The Preservation of the Library
>
> As stewards, Librarians ensure preservation of access and materials; they
> accept the best of traditional methods and embrace the best of new
> technologies while understanding that, as the book surpassed the scroll,
> change is a constant and not an enemy.
>
> Librarians accept change, choosing the best of the new for the improvement
> of service and the institution itself.  Preservation and providing are the
> only constants.
>
> Conclusion
>
> With faith that our citizens will accept these principles as a token of our
> love for the Library and a guide to our intentions, we remain,
>
> John Blyberg, Kathryn Greenhill, and Cindi Trainor
>
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