The U.K. Code of Practice for Consultants: A Partial Solution

Abstract

The U.K. code for consultants, which was developed by the Library Association and Institute of Information Scientists, essentially establishes a proper working relationship between the consultant and client. This basis is to some extent the strength of the code, but it is also its weakness. The code provides a guide to good practice, but it stops there, and does not prescribe penalties for those who ignore its dictates. It does not require registration of qualified consultants and/or establish de‐registration procedures. The text of the code is appended.

Citation

Gurnsey, J. (1986), "The U.K. Code of Practice for Consultants: A Partial Solution", Library Hi Tech, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 59-62. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047667