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.

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.

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.

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.

Smeaton, K. & Davis, K. (2014). Social technologies in public libraries: exploring best practice. Library management. 35(3), 224-238. Retrieved from www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=17107477 A report of a research project that explored social media best practice in the public library sector using two Australian public libraries. Five themes were extracted from the interview: creating communities, connecting with users, inviting participation, organisational culture and staffing. Only one library had a a social media policy, though this had been developed at the local council level.

Nonprofit 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.

I love this explanation of web 2.0. I remembered it when I watched the Penny thoughts on the technium by Kevin Kelly.

A quite recent (August 2013) post looking at the pros and cons of blogging sites. May be useful when choosing platform for ones OLJ. I think I will use Blogger - not too complex for a newbie like me.