İstinye University’s Bahar Biçen Aras Delivers Ethics Training at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University

On May 14, 2025, Bahar Biçen Aras, Head of Library and Information Resources at İstinye University, delivered a guest lecture at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University’s Department of Information and Records Management. The training, titled “The Ethical Compass of the Information Professional: Our Responsibilities in Light of TKD’s Professional Ethics Principles”, was part of the department’s Professional Ethics course.

During the session, Aras provided a comprehensive overview of the ethical responsibilities of information professionals in today’s world, focusing on the professional ethics principles set forth by the Turkish Librarians’ Association (TKD). The training aimed to raise awareness among students about ethical values and to prepare them to make sound decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas in their future careers.

Strengthening Professional Futures Through Ethical Awareness

This training session offered valuable insights for students pursuing careers in information and records management, helping them:

Develop ethical sensitivity,

Understand key professional ethics principles,

Strengthen their ability to handle ethical challenges in their careers.

The event also emphasized the importance of inter-university collaboration and knowledge sharing, reinforcing the value of academic solidarity. It directly supported the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the areas of professional development and contribution to society.

Thanks to Bahar Biçen Aras’s expertise and guidance, students gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools to navigate ethical responsibilities in their profession. This meaningful session highlighted the role of ethics in shaping a responsible, informed, and socially conscious generation of information professionals.