Wikis

Thing Fifteen

A wiki is another web-based social networking tool for online collaboration/communication.
It is designed so that anyone can make changes to the content or add and delete pages. This can be problematic, since entries can be easily spammed or vandalized . Also, there can be issues with the entries not being authoritative. I personally do not want to create a wiki without having control of the information that is published. I guess the interesting aspect of a wiki is viewing the creation of those who enjoy this form of communication, and if one has to create a wiki, it can be developed without knowledge of HTML or "other markup languages." In a library, I feel a wiki is a useful tool for book lists or reviews, presentations, projects, library information resource, or as a connection to the community, patrons, and teachers.