Kira Library and Social Media Blog

Social media is a really fascinating topic because it is still new and changing rapidly. When new things are introduced into our society laws need to change and update. Laws are starting to catch up to social media. If you want a good initial read I would suggest this resource . It is an interesting read because it lays out some basics for this conversation. It also cites specific legal precedents that connect with social media. Such as " Stored Communications Act  (“SCA") prevents entities from accessing and storing certain private information"    This article talks specifically about using images legally and how to make sure they are cited properly. (Image Credit: DrAfter123) After looking at some of the general issues of legality and social media I wanted to explore specific protections for youth and libraries. The two guidelines that I started with was The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA). Both of...

Hello! For this week I have been thinking about even if you are extremely careful the internet is still a dangerous place. We have a responsibility to learn about the dangers for ourselves and also for the community we serve.  To start here  is an article that gives good basics of internet safety. As I first started to look at internet safety the acronym S.M.A.R.T kept popping up. This is meant for children but I think it is important for all internet users to keep in mind. See the image below for more details:  (Image Credit: AG Parts Education) After looking at this guide I wanted to look at more specifics to be safe. This is when I found a Google Guide . I highly recommend this resource because it hits so many important issues such as knowing how to secure your account and recognize when your accounts have been hacked.  (Image Credit: Eastcoastitnotes) One reason to review a guide like this is it can't hurt to check your knowledge right? As I read through the guid...