I've used Wikipedia for years now. I usually use it as a *starting place* when I'm learning about a new subject. I think its links lists are really great, sort of like a del.icio.us list, since anyone interested in the subject can add links. I've used wikis in my cabaret to collaboratively brainstorm skit ideas and plan meeting agendas.
I'm unclear as to why a library would want to implement a completely open wiki. What would be the value of customers being able to log on and edit the card catalog, for instance? I could see readers' groups keeping a library wiki. Social networking wikis in librarys? I'm lukewarm on that idea. Since myspace has been down, this library has been more peaceful than it's been in months. I hope we never allow high-bandwidth access again.
Actually, I can think of several apt uses for wikis in a library setting. What if the teachers at Franklin Middle could upload homework assignments to our wiki in advance, so we have materials ready for our customers who happen to be students? Now there's an idea.
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