Social Media Policies in Libraries - 11 views
Vanwynsberghe, H., Boudry, E., Vanderlinde, R., & Verdegem, P. (2014). Experts as facilitators for the implementation of social media in the library? A social network approach. Library Hi Tech, 32(...
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Five Social Media Policy Development and Revision Resources - 7 views
My workplace context is an Academic Library where I worked as a Library Information Officer (Library Technician). The articles and Social Media Policies I have selected are relevant to Academic Lib...
5 annotated resources about social media - 6 views
Social Media Policies - 1 views
Cotter, K., & Sasso, M. D. (2016). Libraries Protecting Privacy on Social Media. Pennsylvania Libraries: Research & Practice, 4(2), 73-89. doi:10.5195/palrap.2016.130 This study discusses the need...
Creating a Social Media Policy | Idealware - 1 views
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Renate Beilharz on 20 May 14Nonprofit social media policy workbook http://idealware.org/articles/creating-social-media-policy This practical workbook created for Idealware in 2012, is designed to take an organisation through the process of actually writing a social media policy. The worksheets guide the discussion by asking the important questions about social media that need to be addressed in an effective policy. The workbook relevant to all types of nonprofit organisations, including public libraries. A companion document Social media policy templates provides sample policy statements to assist with the actual formulation of policy text.
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Carole Gerts on 20 May 14It's fabulous that resources like this exist and the organisations will share them. In a age of tight work time frames and even tighter budgets, it's helpful to not have to reinvent the wheel when your organisation has to take this step. It also means that more libraries are able to make policies and guidelines because they don't have to start from scratch. This has benefits for everyone - management - staff and clients.
Should Your Library Have a Social Media Policy? | School Library Journal - 0 views
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Ellyssa Kroski explains that school libraries have different challenges to face with social media than other types of organisations. Social media policies provide clear guidelines for staff posting on behalf of the library and on their personal accounts and standards for acceptable use by library users. The article outlines what should be included in a social media policy and suggests looking at other organisation's social media policies for best practice. The importance of revising the policy when technological changes occur is also stressed. Unfortunately some of the links to examples of policies are no longer available.
NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0 Activities: Social media policies - do you have one? - 3 views
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Social media policies - do you have one? http://nswpubliclibrarieslearning21.blogspot.com.au/2008/08/social-media-policies-do-you-have-one.html This blog post from 2008 was part of the NSW Public Libraries Learning 2.0 Activities program. while it is a training document, the content has a high value for anyone wishing to create a social media policy in NSW in particular, including links to relevant legislation. A list of points to be considered when creating a policy as well as sample text.
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this is a really good article Renate, thanks for posting, Jacqui
All Saints Anglican School | Policies And Procedures - 0 views
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The social media policy of All Saints Anglican School is one of many of the school's policies. This is a very detailed policy that outlines appropriate guidelines and procedures for the use of social media by the staff and students. This policy therefore would also encompass the library. The main aim of the policy is not to restrict staff and students from using social media but to protect them by making very clear what is considered appropriate and acceptable use. The following headings provide structure to the policy: purpose, scope, responsibilities, definitions, breach and conclusion.
Policy on the use of CPL's social media - 0 views
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Cleveland Public Library. Policy on the use of CPL's social media sites. http://www.cpl.org/TheLibrary/UsingtheLibrary/PolicyontheUseofCPLsSocialMediaSites.aspx This policy is generic and refers to 'any Library sponsored social media site'. It is very comprehensive, relevant to both patrons and staff. the content is organised under the following sections: Purpose of the Library's social media sites, Agreement (telling patrons that by posting they agree to this policy), Definitions, Disclaimer, No Privacy (Reminding users that they cannot expect privacy), Ownership (of postings), Postings (basically the acceptable use policy), Violations of this policy, Reporting violations, Employee postings.
The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide | Idealware - 0 views
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The nonprofit social media decision guide. http://www.idealware.org/reports/nonprofit-social-media-decision-guide While this document is not specifically about social media policies, it tackles issues some of the decisions that need to be made when creating a policy, such as defining goals, audience and strategy. Its comprehensive guide to specific social media tools provides practical advice on strengths and weaknesses, resources, required and links to guides on usage. Its focus on nonprofit organisations makes it a valuable tool for public libraries looking at developing a social media strategy. It was updated by Idealware in 2013.
Writing a social media policy for library. - 5 views
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The article provides guidance how to write social media policy. A definition of social media, library goals and objectives and contact information should include in the policy. The six standards include sensitivity, privacy, information, responsiveness, introductions and teamwork guides the policy. The policy should accord industry standards and with supporting documents. A well prepared policy facilitates library staffs to manage and library patrons to use social media tools in safe. -
This article is detailed to show that the important of the social media policy and how to decide it. The examples are included. Matching policy to company goals are mentioned. It is important to remember S.P.I.R.I.T (Sensitivity, Privacy, Information, Responsiveness and Introductions) as a guide for all customer interactions. How to implementation and what supporting documents are include are very important.
Social media policy | National Library of Australia - 4 views
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"Social media, another type of commonwealth record"(National Library of Australia, 2012, para. 11). NLA clearly identify 7 common social media tools and the strategy for record to be captured. Increasing library information, knowledge and users feedback move to social media channels. Library decision making based on users' feedback in social media should be recorded. -
This policy, applicable to all National Library of Australia employees, aims to clarify employee responsibilities in relation to official, professional and private social media use. Although set out like most policies whereby it notes the policy's context, objective, scope etc., this one stands out for its detailed controls in regards to what employees should and should not do when posting on social media, whether it be in an official, professional or private capacity.
Social Media FOR Schools: Strategy, Platforms, Shareable Content | Silvia Tolisano- Lan... - 2 views
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Focus is on creating meaningful, and shareable content for schools. The focus is on how to use social media and create social media rather than focusing on negative and how not to behave. Schools needs to consider both social media for schools to market the ethos of the school but also how social media is used in schools by staff and students.
How to Write a Social Media Policy - 2 views
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This article can be the guideline for how to set the social media policy in step by step and the attention of creating the policy. It included how to decide the good policy, content of the policy are suitable for audience. What things need to pay attention is important for setting the policy efficiently. In addition, links of the social media policy examples are provided.
St Mary Magdalene's school social media policy - 1 views
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This social media policy is very comprehensive. It links the social media policy to the school's mission and values and covers the aim and purpose of the policy as well as that of the use of social medial. This policy also sets out the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved in the school community. It explains definitions of terms to ensure clarity and also lists five extra resources for those who want to find out more about policy that governs social media in schools.
Social Media, Social Networking and School Libraries. - 1 views
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This slideshare by Judy O'Connell encourages teacher librarians to become competent social media users. The twenty first century learning environment is constantly changing and teacher librarians must adapt. The internet is now a participatory medium and social networks are integral in our lives. School libraries need to be involved in social media and it begins with teacher librarians being active users within their with personal learning networks and their personal lives. Judy provides advice for teacher librarians on how to get started with policy planning, examples of best practice, tools and strategies for implementation. Specific instructions are provided for using Facebook and Twitter in school libraries.
South Australian Public Library Network - Social media - 0 views
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Libraries of SA. Social media http://www.libraries.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=279 This policy focuses specifically on the use of the Libraries SA Facebook and Twitter accounts. It describes the purpose of each accounts and how each account will be used. Policies on 'following' and replying to posts are clearly explained. Embedded in the policy is the Acceptable Use policy, privacy statement and disclaimer.
Sample social media policy for catholic schools - St Anthony's primary school - 2 views
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This social media policy is a good example of catholic school specific policy that states the scope of the policy and covers appropriate use and responsibilities for the school board, principal, staff and students. The policy recognises the benefits of social media in catholic schools as a tool for communication and learning (a rare thing for catholic schools).
Examining social media policies in libraries - 18 views
Thanks for sharing dan_giles, I enjoyed reading your Blog post.
Socially practical or practically unsociable? A study into social media policy experien... - 1 views
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With an online presence now paramount, many libraries, archives and museums have created, or are looking to create, a social media policy; one that will dictate an accepted level of interaction and outline how practitioners within these cultural heritage institutions use social media. But is the use of social media policy in direct defiance of the purpose of social media? And more importantly, is it practical for cultural heritage institutions to have one?