Social Media Use by Librarians for Information Dissemination in Three Federal University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria

A lack of provincial standardization for social media use by Ontario police officers has limited the progression and success of community policing among young populations. The abundant success of police-youth communications in-person is evident in studies from studies by Anderson et al. (2007), Hinds (2007), and Leroux & McShane (2017); these results suggests that increased social media communications between youth and officers would prove beneficial. However, the barrier between the community policing principles outlined in Ontario’s Mobilization and Engagement Model (MEM) and actual police practice echo structural issues that have plagued Ontario policing for decades. Recent literature from Hawkes (2016) and earlier literature from Leighton (1991) demonstrate the ongoing struggle to translate theory into practice. Combining a qualitative content analysis of Twitter data alongside semi-structured interviews with police officers, this study identified MEM strategies used by officers on social media, as well as additional strategies introduced by officers on an individual basis. Findings indicate that there are inconsistencies between officer perceptions of their communications with youth and that of their actual practice. The discovery of four additional strategies used to accomplish community policing on social media suggests that the MEM should be restructured to accommodate for technological advances. Officer social media use varied but a strong commonality included the fear of damaged reputation or job loss-- indicating a greater need for standardization to instill confidence in officer social media use. While provincial standardization would benefit officers, it should not be restrictive as humanistic elements such as information dissemination and personalization derived from officer freedom on social media were most often noted as beneficial to both officers and youth.

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Impossible or Inevitable?: Suggestions for Future Youth - Police Communication Online

10.32920/ryerson.14661267.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Zoe Zettel

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Police Officers ◽

Community Policing ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Media Use ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Technological Advances ◽

Media Communications

A lack of provincial standardization for social media use by Ontario police officers has limited the progression and success of community policing among young populations. The abundant success of police-youth communications in-person is evident in studies from studies by Anderson et al. (2007), Hinds (2007), and Leroux & McShane (2017); these results suggests that increased social media communications between youth and officers would prove beneficial. However, the barrier between the community policing principles outlined in Ontario’s Mobilization and Engagement Model (MEM) and actual police practice echo structural issues that have plagued Ontario policing for decades. Recent literature from Hawkes (2016) and earlier literature from Leighton (1991) demonstrate the ongoing struggle to translate theory into practice. Combining a qualitative content analysis of Twitter data alongside semi-structured interviews with police officers, this study identified MEM strategies used by officers on social media, as well as additional strategies introduced by officers on an individual basis. Findings indicate that there are inconsistencies between officer perceptions of their communications with youth and that of their actual practice. The discovery of four additional strategies used to accomplish community policing on social media suggests that the MEM should be restructured to accommodate for technological advances. Officer social media use varied but a strong commonality included the fear of damaged reputation or job loss-- indicating a greater need for standardization to instill confidence in officer social media use. While provincial standardization would benefit officers, it should not be restrictive as humanistic elements such as information dissemination and personalization derived from officer freedom on social media were most often noted as beneficial to both officers and youth.

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The opportunities and challenges of social media in interstitial lung disease: a viewpoint

Respiratory Research ◽

10.1186/s12931-021-01843-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Japnam S. Grewal ◽

Leticia Kawano-Dourado ◽

Christopher J. Ryerson

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Interstitial Lung Disease ◽

Lung Disease ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Media Use ◽

Knowledge Generation ◽

Patient Privacy ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Potential Benefits

AbstractSocial media is an increasingly popular source of health information, and the rarity and complexity of interstitial lung disease (ILD) may particularly draw patients with ILD to social media for information and support. The objective of this viewpoint is to provide an overview of social media, explore the benefits and limitations of ILD-related social media use, and discuss future development of healthcare information on social media. We describe the value of integrating social media into the practice of ILD health professionals, including its role in information dissemination, patient engagement, knowledge generation, and formation of health policy. We also describe major challenges to expanded social media use in ILD, including limited access for some individuals and populations, abundance of misinformation, and concerns about patient privacy. Finally, for healthcare professionals looking to join social media, we provide practical guidance and considerations to optimize the potential benefits and minimize the potential pitfalls of social media.

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How the Field of Infectious Diseases Can Leverage Digital Strategy and Social Media Use During a Pandemic

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofab027 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Jasmine R Marcelin ◽

Nicolás Cortés-Penfield ◽

Carlos del Rio ◽

Angel Desai ◽

Ignacio Echenique ◽

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Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Infectious Diseases ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Media Use ◽

Primary Data ◽

Quality Information ◽

Social Media Use ◽

Knowledge Community ◽

High Quality Information ◽

Digital Strategy

Abstract Rapid information dissemination is critical in a world changing rapidly due to global threats. Ubiquitous internet access has created new methods of information dissemination that are rapid, far-reaching, and universally accessible. However, inaccuracies may accompany rapid information dissemination, and rigorous evaluation of primary data through various forms of peer review is crucial. In an era in which high-quality information can save lives, it is critical that infectious diseases specialists are well versed in digital strategy to effectively disseminate information to colleagues and the community and diminish voices spreading misinformation. In this study, we review how social media can be used for rapid dissemination of quality information, benefits and pitfalls of social media use, and general recommendations for developing a digital strategy as an infectious diseases specialist. We will describe how the Infectious Diseases Society of America has leveraged digital strategy and social media and how individuals can amplify these resources to disseminate information, provide clinical knowledge, community guidance, and build their own person brand. We conclude in providing guidance to infectious diseases specialists in aiming to build and preserve public trust, consider their audience and specific goals, and use social media to highlight the value of the field of infectious diseases.

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