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It is important that librarians know that unethical practices occasionally have occurred, and will occur in the future, in the field of library automation. Some vendors have “low‐balled” a bid—undersized a system—in order to make a sale. Some have bid undeliverable products. Libraries have occasionally “wired” a request for proposal—stated required specifications so that only one vendor can qualify. Consultants have occasionally compromised their objectivity and independence. Examples of unethical practices are described, as are procedures that will help identify and prevent those practices in the future.
