Stokes Brown Public Library

Social Media Policy


Stokes Brown Public Library
“Approved by the Stokes Brown Library Board on 1/8/21”

Purpose

Maintaining a Social media presence allows the Stokes Brown Public Library to communicate information about library and community services to Robertson County quickly and effectively. Stokes Brown Public Library staff will operate its accounts in accord with its mission and its policies as adopted by the library board. Usage

Designated library staff will manage Stokes Brown Public Library social media accounts. Stokes Brown Public Library is not responsible for posts made by outside parties. Posts to social media made by outside parties do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the library or its employees. The library reserves the right to remove content that it deems to be in conflict with its purpose and policies. Additionally, users of a social media platform should be aware of the policies established by that social media company. Comments and posts containing any of the following are prohibited and will be removed from the library’s social media accounts:

--- personal information and requests for personal information (addresses, phone numbers)
--- copyrighted material
--- spam
--- pornographic content
--- obscene content
--- libelous statements
--- defamatory content
--- threats against the library, library staff, or the public

Removed posts will be documented and stored, with an explanation of the removal. In addition, the library reserves the right to block any social media user who violates this policy. Library management may work with local law enforcement if the content is deemed to violate the law or constitute a credible threat to safety.