Information ethics in Pakistani librarianship: The role of online mailing groups

This study examines the practice of information ethics of the members of the mailing group of the Pakistan Library Automation Group, called PAKLAGPK who participate frequently in the discussions on a variety of LIS ethical issues. The research uses both qualitative and quantitative methods, including a survey questionnaire to measure subscribers' prior knowledge about certain issues in Information Ethics (IE). The research also uses the content analysis method to investigate the information communication behavior of the subscribers over this mailing group.

► Examines information ethics behavior of Pakistani LIS professionals.
► Investigates prior knowledge of LIS professionals about information ethics.
► Conducts content analysis of online discussion group of Pakistan Library Automation Group (PLAGPK).
►  Suggests steps to raise awareness among the LIS professionals about information ethics.