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This article is detail to describe the social media policy experiences of practitioners at the State Library of Queensland, Queensland State Archives and Queensland Museum. The common library policy is mentioned first. Then, show the result of the advantages or disadvantages associated with using a social media policy. It can be the reference of decide the social media policy.

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. 

The article was focused on the topic of social media policies. The author mentioned that social media policies were to provide the guidelines for developing the social media tools. The policies could also help the libraries to avoid breaking the laws of copyright, fair use and posting accurate information to the users.

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.

Another interesting insight on 'banning books' and reasons people want them off library shelves. I really don't think as a child this book had me harming my pop!

Here is my library's Facebook page

I love this! The Orkney islands are a tiny group of isles off the Scottish coast - very remote, and their Twitter feed is a wonderful example of social media in action working for libraries. Thanks for sharing this.

Good overview on the most popular social media platforms and the key differences between them.

While teaching a workshop on digital project management at last year's Association of College and Research Libraries conference in Seattle, I began by asking the participants to describe to the class a project for which they were responsible. One librarian explained that her supervisor asked her to design a library website.

An accidental project manager is exactly how I feel prior to commencing uni assignments. These tips can be applied to nearly everything we do. Thanks for sharing.

"Digital collections marketing is an important, yet often ignored aspect of digital collection management. While many collections are laudable for the quality of their pictures, metadata, and preservation techniques, they often remain obscure, unknown, and therefore inaccessible to their intended user populations. One of the ways digital librarians can cultivate a broader awareness of their collections is through social networking. More importantly, digital librarians who participate in conversations with users through the use of social media become inextricably intertwined with the knowledge creation processes relevant to their collections. This paper presents a set of five general principles (listening, participation, transparency, policy, and strategy) that provide digital librarians with straightforward, concrete strategies for successfully integrating social media into a digital library's overall strategic plan. In addition to these concrete strategies, I also explain the theoretical importance of each principle and its relevance for establishing a rapport with current and potential users of a digital collection."

Helpful social bookmarking video

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.

If we were playing a game of word association, what words would come straight to mind if I said 'social media'? The chance is that you'd say things like Facebook, Twitter, maybe LinkedIn or Pinterest. That's perfectly understandable, and in many ways that is what social media is - or rather, they are the platforms on which social media activities take place.

Brief overview of major findings of the report.

Tips and ideas for how to make Instagram work for your library! There are some useful links as well!!