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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.

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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.

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.

Although this policy relates to American schools, it recognises that the same principles used for employee social media use in Australia are relevant everywhere. The policy includes a lot of the same information as the Australian examples, however, ends with a detailed Frequently Asked Questions section that would be extremely useful to employees seeking clarification in regards to general, personal and student social media use.

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.

The policy is a few years old now, having become effective in 2011 but it contains comprehensive coverage of employees' personal use of social media 

This website provides guidance and examples for social media policy prepared by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidance points out analysing policy target is essential. The step by step guidance with Facebook, Twitter and text messages leads the focal points to write policy. The website also provides its policies as example for references.

Helpful social bookmarking video

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.