This 4-hour class provides an intellectual grounding for the recognition, analysis, and resolution of ethical issues, including but not limited to ethical problems in data visualization, data sharing, and data collection. This class focuses on issues that health sciences librarians may face, particularly regarding human subjects and patient data, but is generalizable to the larger library community.
This is an on-demand class. All the lessons are open and available to work through at your own pace and on your own schedule. You will engage with the course through learning materials, including readings, videos and knowledge checks. This course is designed as a standalone learning experience, you will not receive instructor feedback on your work.
- Identify major ethical frameworks
- Apply major ethical frameworks to issues related to data management, sharing, and visualization
- Explain ethical considerations for ongoing challenges faced in libraries, including those related to data collection, technology use, and communication specifically.
- Recognize the special impacts of data collection and communication on vulnerable communities from a social justice vantage point.