Sunday, 29 June 2014

Copyright and Social Media

 Copyright laws are the same for Social Media as they are for other original works. Copyright applies as soon as a work is created. Therefore anything that is posted to Social Media is owned by someone,  and their work should be protected. In saying that perhaps Social Media is not the right medium for them to use. There are exemptions to using copyrighted materials such as for research, education, criticism and review.


Http://www.unimelb.edu.au/copyright/information/guides/socialmedialibrarystaff.pdf.

Friday, 20 June 2014

Libraries and Social Media

Social Media allow Libraries to connect and interact with more people in their communities. Libraries use Twitter and Facebook to inform patrons of upcoming events, local news, Library programs and new acquisitions.
 Libraries use blogs for book reviews and create informative posts about their Library collections.
Libraries use Youtube to share video footage of special events they have held.















https://twitter.com/nlagovau














https://www.facebook.com/Blibraries














https://www.pinterest.com/geelonglibrary/pins/







Friday, 13 June 2014

Professional Social Media etiquette

When posting on social media in a professional setting use accurate information about yourself and your business. Never post anything that you would not want your current employer or future employer to read. Remember that anything you post on line can be copied and shared




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http://www.businessknowhow.com/internet/socialmediaetiquette.htm


http://www.affluentmagazine.com/articles/article/444

Saturday, 7 June 2014

Privacy when using Social Media



Things to be remember when using Social Media





Check the sites privacy policies.




Always type Social Media website address into you browser.






Limit the amount of personal information you reveal to others.





Be careful who you add as a friend.




Stop and think before you post a message or photo to Social Media sites.






Websites to follow




http://www.staysafeonline.org



http://msisac.cisecurity.org/newsletters/2013-09.cfm