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"Please be careful with account names that resemble Fuji Xerox's official accounts. Current official account in Hong Kong is listed below:" (Fuji Xerox Hong Kong, n.d., para. 6.2). Fuji Xerox Hong Kong wants to make sure their employee and customers know which official channels are in Youtube, Facebook and Linkedln. A list of official channels ensure their customer communicate with the right authority.

This paper reported the results of libraries not using the social media tools and whether there were any strategic decisions supported the archives and libraries. It was showed that social media tools should be needed for supporting the development of libraries. Therefore, developing the social media policies are important. It could help the libraries to be developed continuously with the contents and archives being protected.

In a pilot study the author found the approach to social media access for school students and teachers differed according to sector. State schools had a "walled garden" approach while independent schools "empowered and managed". The differences were attributable to either risk aversion or bandwidth management or both. This was found to contribute to the digital divide between "information-rich and information-poor" with state students disadvantaged in the development of digital literacy.

Taylor & Francis sought to address some of these questions by conducting research into how the library community is currently using and applying social media. Libraries have been particularly prevalent in their uptake of social media, and use it as a key medium for engaging with their users.

Whilst not a social media policy, the Queensland's Department of Education Standard of Practice document is an example of how principles relating to the appropriate use of social media can be communicated as part of a larger document that aims to clarify the ethical principles, values and standards of conduct that employees are expected to abide by.

A policy that includes extensive information on the responsibilities of employees regarding social media (section 2.3). It mentions upholding the online image of the Museum, approval for blog posts and restrictions on what can/cannot be posted on social platforms.

Written in 2009 but this is the only one I can find. It does refer to the importance of social media as a communication tool for those away from home and is written in a way that is a little easier to understand. It does make reference to gaming avatars, the only one of the three militaries to do so. It's a clever document part policy, part strategy outlining the three types of presences and their different limits.

This is the University of Melbourne on Wikis, Blogs and Web 2.0 Technology. It gives some definition on the social media networks as well as guideline on policy for social media.

An Australian high school example of a school Social Media Policy. I don't particularly like the formatting however a lot of good information is included.

This site offers generic social media policies for sale and also tutorials. Business focused but able to be adapted for a library / school library

This source discusses the introduction of Web 2.0 technologies in a local government setting and how that enhances or disrupts operations. It looks at how the social media policy is the driving force in successful e-Government and the ways in which social media improves public relations.

Bless the Americans and their transparency, this was released publically in 2010, probably due an update but they're trying. Even in 2010 they endorsed the use of all social media but directed transparency, posters had to identify that they worked for the DoD. Interestingly there is nothing here about failure to comply. I feel like Australia based theirs on the US document. I guess I should explain. I am only casually employed in the industry (I mean very casually). And military librarian is one of my two ideal jobs, so I looked for info on that rather than the school situation I am an.

This one is out of date now, it was updated last year but I can't find the new version (chances are it's on an intranet somewhere). If you are curious it's just as military speak as you'd expect and does cross reference other policies. They cover the official and personal communication by Australian defence personnel and contractors, including librarians employed in Australian military libraries. Of note, defence personnel cannot edit wikis (not an official form of communication).

This one is interesting as it's not a complete document on its own, there is a link to a complementary video which details social networking and how to be safe and as with the military documents it links to other in-house policies that also must be followed. Essentially all this document requires is for you to not slander the state or disclose any sensitive information.

The Australian Government's advice on how to use social media safely and protect private information. This is useful for a general overview on how to stay safe online and what to do in the event of cyber harassment. This directly correlates with my employment at a local government institution and a non-profit governed by Arts NSW.