Here we have included some templates that you can adapt to suit your own circumstances when developing a Social Media Policy.  We have also included examples from organisations who have already created their own Social Media Policy and Guidelines.

POLICY TEMPLATES

Social Media Policy Template.docx - this is a simple social media policy that can be used as a starting point in developing one for your organisation.

Social Media Policy Template by Eric Schwartzman - this is a great resource that clearly articulates all the areas that need to be included in a social media policy.  The information can be added and adapted to suit different organisations.

EXAMPLE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES 

Department of Justice Social Media Policy - this is the official policy for social media use at the Victorian Department of Justice and there is a great link to a Social Media Video. 

Mosman (NSW) Council Twitter Guidelines - clear and concise.

National Library's Social Media Policy and Guidelines - this is a very comprehensive social media policy including risks and controls associated with social media activity.  This could easily be adapted for a local library.

NSW Department of Education and Training Social Media Policy - this is a very simple social media policy and also includes a good set of other policies that should be used in conjunction with it e.g. Code of Conduct, Social Media & Technology Guide for Staff.

Public Libraries South Australia Social Media Guidelines - a page on their website that gives general advice about Facebook and Twitter in clear language.

Social Media Employee Policy Examples from over 100 organizations - there are many examples of policies and guidelines from companies and governments all over the world.