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Should Your Library Have a Social Media Policy?
I’ve written an article for the October issue of School Library Journal titled Should Your Library Have a Social Media Policy? If you’re thinking about developing policies and standards for your organization, please check it out:
“Today’s new media tools are incredibly powerful communication vehicles that allow organizations to connect and engage with many different audiences. With more than seven million users, Twitter is growing at an annual rate of 1,382 percent, Facebook boasts over 250 million active members, and aspiring writers have started more than 133 million blogs. While the wild popularity of these apps has opened up a world of opportunity for developing brands and building communities, the social and extremely public nature of these services also brings potential hazards. That’s why organizations—including libraries—are developing policies on the use of social media for staff and users alike.”
