OLJ Assignment: Articles Posted to Delicious on Policy

Shirley Garcia

Student ID #: 11468539

Info 506: Social Networking for Information Professionals

Lyn Hay—Fall 2010

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Cain, J. (2008). Online social networking issues within academia and pharmacy education. American Journal of Pharmacology Education, 72, 10.

While this article has a specific student body in mind (pharmacology students in a Kentucky college), it discusses the reasons why restrictions are placed on internet tools that could be considered social networking platforms, and how social networking can enhance or hinder both a student’s professional image as well as the institution in which the student(s) are trained.

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Kroski, E. (2009). Should your library have a social media policy? School Library Journal, October, 44-46.

This very short article discusses the need for clearly written and enforced policies regarding the use of social media platforms. The article describes what should be considered when creating policies (e.g., pre-existing company policies), and some difficulties that can arise in different environments (school, public library). Employer/Employee relations in regards to the use of social media are discussed.

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Notley, T. (2008). Online network use in schools: Social and educational opportunities. Youth Studies Australia, 27, 20-29.

Focused on Australian school systems, this article examines school policies that ban the use of social media platforms.  The author discusses why such bans were enacted (e.g., the protection of students), and the pitfalls of such bans (e.g., the lack of integration of potentially educational technologies). The article explains the need for a revision of such policies to so that students can utilize these tools safely, effectively, and creatively.

Harris, C. (2010). Friend Me? School Library Journal, 56, 16.

This article discusses concerns regarding interactions on social media platforms between school employees and the student body. The article explains the need for policies regarding how school employees (and schools as a whole) wish to utilize these social media platforms. Further, the article discusses the need for clear school policies regarding appropriate use and professional conduct while utilizing these sites, with an emphasis on protecting schools, staff and students alike.

Oppenhuizen, K. (2008). Schools make rules for social networking. USA Today, July, 1.

This article focuses on the sports division of 27 American colleges, and how social networking policies have been and continue to be created to protect their athletes/students and the schools’ reputation. The article discusses the differences between colleges depending on the school/departments goals and needs for social networking. The article also includes interesting ways some schools are approaching social media, and who is deciding what is considered acceptable or appropriate content.