Many school libraries are devising policies for faculty, and students, outlining acceptable use guidelines for blogs and other social media. Schools have a unique set of challenges when it comes to developing such policies.
In a time when the distinction between personal and professional realms is fading, it seems everyone has a Facebook or Twitter profile now, and a social media policy is a way to set ground rules for your employees. It provides a standard for how they will post content that could ultimately reflect on your organization.
What to include in a social media policy
First, take a look at the types of applications you have, like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and other social networks, as you are devising an internal policy. Look into establishing best practices, and suggestions for posting. Here are a few points to consider:
Establishing your library social media policy, along with other standard policies, will help your organization run wisely. Here are some other university libraries’ social media policies:
- Arcadia University (The College of Global Studies’ social media policy)- Purdue- Ferris State University- Ball State University- Tufts University
TIP: It’s a good idea to place just one person in charge of all of your library’s social media posts, including the moderation of comments.
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