Should Your Library Have a SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY?

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  • Author(s): Kroski, Ellyssa1,2
  • Source:
    School Library Journal. Oct2009, Vol. 55 Issue 10, p44-46. 3p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      Social media; Guidelines; Disclaimers; User-generated content; Blogs
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on social media policies for organizations, libraries, and schools which provide guidelines for blogging and social computing. Advice for developing a media policy includes using a disclaimer for opinions expressed on the Web site, avoiding the disclosure of private information, understanding copyright and fair use laws, posting accurate information, and accepting responsibility for mistakes.