Thing 16: So What's in a wiki?

It was fun looking at the various wikis and seeing them used for both entertainment and education. Within libraries, wikis can be used for many purposes including posting book or e-book reviews as a way to promote those resources. Wikis can feature information about upcoming programs and link to related resources for that program. Wikis can also be used as a means for students and librarians to share information and ideas for completing school projects. Libraries can collaborate with other agencies to provide access to information on essential government services through wikis that can be updated to reflect the very latest information. Wikis can also be used as a way to connect members of the library community with others in the community who share their interests. While exploring the wikis on Arlington's website, I went from a wiki on Best Practices in Libraries to another that informed me what happened today in Star Trek history - there truly is something for everyone out there and the possibilities are endless.