Journal of Information Ethics

From the ethics of Caller ID to transmission of sexually explicit materials via Internet, the information age presents a barrage of ethical challenges. In this acclaimed twice-yearly journal, some of the brightest and most influential figures in the information sciences confront a broad range of these transdisciplinary issues.

“Intellectually stimulating…a fine blend of the practical and theoretical…valuable.” – Library Journal

“The only periodical exclusively devoted to all of the issues…diverse topics.” – Choice

Subscriptions
JIE is published twice a year in the spring and fall. Subscriptions are print-only, and annual rates are $120 for institutions and $40 for individuals. Email journals@mcfarlandpub.com.  Subscribers outside the United States add $20 for additional postage. Digital content is available via a separate subscription to one of the  following products: ProQuest Political Science, ProQuest Social Science, ProQuest Research Library and ProQuest Central.

Submissions
Manuscripts dealing with any aspect of information ethics are welcome. JIE deals with ethics in all areas of information or knowledge production and dissemination. This includes, but is not limited to, library and information science, education for these professions, technology, government publication and legislation, graphic display, computer security, database management, disinformation, peer review, privacy, censorship, cyberspace, and information liability approached from sociological, philosophical, theoretical, and applied perspectives. JIE publishes letters to the editor, brief notes (4-6 pages), essays (10-25 pages), and book or topical journal issue reviews. Send manuscripts or queries directly to the editor:

Robert Hauptman
PO Box 32
West Wardsboro VT 05360
tel (802) 896-6781
hauptman@stcloudstate.edu