Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Thing 16

Wikis are everywhere. There are wikis on fashion, sports, games, and even libraries. A Wiki designed by and for libraries is a neat way to publicize library activities, track hot community topics, promote grants and/or referendums, or inform the public of new books, reference materials, or include staff and board biographies as well as upcoming library board election information. There are literally 1,001 ideas for which a library-based Wiki can be used. However, I do stress that a Library Wiki should not take the place of a library website. Instead, it should be a natural extension of that site – thereby providing additional information and services to the public.

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