[Publib] Blogging policies

[Nate Hill]

Can't say I completely disagree with any of this... but just for arguments
sake, is it really any different to post on a listeserv during work time
then to blog during work time?

I'm an active blogger and I would also be interested in hearing about
blogging policies at any libraries as well.

On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 11:46 AM, Audrey DeVillier <adevilli at state.lib.la.us
> wrote:

> I've run across a few library blogs and wondered how they get away with
> writing about the things they do without repercussion.  None of them
> specifically name names, but in some cases, I've seen directors (named) of
> small libraries (named) blog about personnel issues in enough detail that
> it wouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out who's who.
>
> I work in a mid-sized rural public libary.  I also write and perform
> standup comedy in the Big City.  Neither my writing nor my act could be
> construed as lewd in any way, but I never want that part of my life to
> reflect negatively on my library.  I also don't like the idea of being
> censored or censured.  So I publish, perform and blog under an assumed name
> in a different city.  I also lie about my age.  Very few people have made
> the connection, although I am open about it to those who ask.   My comedic
> pursuits do not focus on my day job in the library, but of course, if
> something funny happened at the library, I'd work it in there.... in the
> most generic format possible.
>
> My library doesn't have a specific policy on blogging as of yet.   I've
> always operated under the assumption that it's never a good policy to
> blab/gossip/blog about work-related details away from the workplace.  In
> fact, it could be career suicide.  And it should go without saying that
> blogging on company time is a big no-no.
>
> Yes, blogging is sometimes therapeutic to stressed-out librarians.... but
> if you're gonna name names.... you may want to have a private confession
> session with someone professionally bound to confidentiality.... like a
> priest or therapist.
>
> That's my two cents.  I'd be interested in the wording of any policies on
> blogging, though.
>
>
>
>
> At 05:01 PM 7/30/2008 -0500, Toby Greenwalt wrote:
> ><apologies for cross-posting>
> >
> >The topic has been broached at my place of work regarding the
> >potential need for a "decloaking" policy for library staff. This could
> >refer to both in-house blogs and for staff members discussing work
> >issues on their personal blogs.
> >
> >Has this been an issue for any of you? Have your libraries/workplaces
> >developed any statements to this effect? I'm curious to see what's out
> >there.
> >
> >Toby Greenwalt
> >Chicagoland, IL
> >
> >
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> Audrey Jo DeVillier
> Head of Technical Processing
> Iberville Parish Library
> 24605  J. Gerald Berret Blvd.
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