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Monday, November 12, 2007

16# - Wiki

Hello and welcome to the world of wiki. Before starting this topic, I knew about wikipedia and how anyone cad add or alter the information on the site but I did not know that there was people using wiki as a tool to gather information, exchange information and for social reasons (it has become a community hub).

SJCPL Subject Guides – a pathfinder wiki developed by the St. Joseph County Public Library system. Was interesting, I think it paid too much attention to giving information about local businesses rather than helping people find information. I did like the information about voting, I think we could use that (I know I could).
BookLoversWiki, Princeton Public Library excellent idea, great layout , needs more reviews (especially sci-fi and fantasy) this would be an excellent way of people communicating with each other without having to join book clubs or leave their house for that matter.
Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki, is a great tool that can be used for the library, especially with the examples and explanations to help guide the way.

I like the idea of having a wiki full of book reviews from library users and staff. It would be an entertaining way of choosing new books and authors. It could be also a way of finding out if there are people around with similar interests.
Also it could be used as a community notice board.

Well, I did learn something today, so that is enough for now.

Megnjane

posted by megnjane @ Monday, November 12, 2007

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