Friday, June 29, 2007

Thing # 16 Wikis and innovative ways for libraries...


Interesting...
+ Library 2.0 in 15 Minutes a Day...a similar program, in Oregon, as our 23 Things here in Maryland.
+ Book Lovers Wiki...giving patrons an opportunity to evaluate their favorite books.

What types of applications with in the libraries might work well with a Wiki:
+ Subject guides to help users find areas of interest
+ Annotating catalog, like Amazon.com
+ Community Wikis informing users of local clubs, organizations, activities, government.
+ Conference Information Wiki like the ALA 2006 Annual in New Orleans which was used to inform attendees of happenings, hotels, restaurants etc. An easy way to collaborate and share information.

What is in a WIKI?
It can be anything the originator wishes:
It is a collaborative planning and editing site.
It can be for conference planning, meetings, project space, a web based notebook to organize thoughts.

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