The importance of embracing diversity in the freedom of information era.

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Article Review

Information Ethics Education for a Multicultural World.

Fleischmann, Kenneth R., Robbins, Russell W., and Wallace, William A. "Information Ethics Education for a Multicultural World." Journal of Information Systems Education 22, no. 3 (2011): 191-201.

Summary

The following article discusses the importance of learning about different international ethical theories in undergraduate and graduate level courses . Individuals from different cultures will have different values according to their cultures. This is particularly important for information professionals since they will be working and interacting with individuals from different parts of the world. The author discusses on the advantages it has learning about ethical theories from around the world and encourages its readers to do so in order to be prepared to face the ethical challenges our globalized world will bring.

Thoughts

With the growth of technology distance doesn't seem to exist, therefore globalization is part of our lives, and with it comes the acceptance of individuals of different cultures and backgrounds. In librarianship freedom of information is somewhat very related to diversity, of accepting the different from us. Having an idea of the most important ethical theories or values from around the world will make information professionals culturally competent and with the current issues our society is facing this makes us invaluable to our communities.