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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.

A succinct overview of monthly AUSTRALIAN social media statistics

Posted on Carole Gerts Twitter account: Welcome to the 2014 edition of the Hootsuite Social Media Glossary. This is a living document that will continue to grow as we add more terms and expand our definitions. If there's a term you would like to see added, let us know in the comments!

An example of an actual policy, this is clearly written, in accessible language, and there is support for the use of online communities with students for educational purposes if the explicit procedures and expectations are followed. The policy for the personal use of social media clearly outlines what is and is not acceptable and there is excellent practical advice for teachers to consider in order to maintain professional standards. My only question is has this been reviewed? It is dated February 2011 with a review date of March 2012 but this is the only version available (from CEO Sydney website) as of January 2015.

Facebook. Flickr. Google+. Pinterest. Tumblr. Twitter. Yelp. The list of social networking sites is almost endless, bringing huge potential (and some headaches) to librarians nationwide. Will libraries continue to be able to keep up with the rapid- almost instantaneous-changes in technology and social networking? The consensus is: Yes.

This is link is part of the American Library Association 2013 State of American Libraries report. This part pertains to social networking and delineates some of the current problems and potential benefits of libraries using social networking sites. One potential benefit discussed in this section of the report is that libraries, particularly public libraries, can use social media to reach out to teens. As a result of this, teens may become lifelong learners and lifelong library users.

"The NMC Horizon Report: 2014 Library Edition, examines key trends, significant challenges, and emerging technologies for their potential impact on academic and research libraries worldwide. Following the publication of the report, the New Media Consortium hosted a virtual symposium on The Future of Libraries which includes 4 videos on the following topics: Emphasis on mobile Content management & technical infrastructure Increasing access & discovery opportunities Rethinking roles & relationships of librarians"

This is an example of a very simple policy that establishes purposes of social media and ICT within the school, guidelines for use, expected behaviours and consequences for deviating from expected behaviours. This policy comes in the form of an agreement to be signed by both parents and students to ensure the policy is understood and adhered to. The agreement links to a single page explanation of what the Facebook page is to be used for and the rights of the school to remove content as it sees fit. While not comprehensive, it is a nice, simple policy/agreement that sets some ground rules.

Young celebrities do it. So why are we surprised when a typical teen Instagram post goes something like this: Teen (girl or boy) posts a...

Infographic of growth dated November 15, 2013