I “explored” all the suggested wikis under “Libraries and wikis”. The Princeton wiki was Ok, but certainly not unique and didn’t seem to have a whole lot on it. sSt. Joseph’s wiki looked particularly useful in the legal information section – I’m not sure, but maybe we could add some similar bits to our home page using this as a model. I was interested that the “Library Success” site now needs a log in because of vandalism problems! The gaming page there impressed me because Brian had logged in many times and WPL events were listed there – yeah, WPL! The Blogging Libraries Wiki had many listed for the Midwest and Illinois, so this area is just as progressive as most.
I added a book review to the WPL wiki – I felt as though I were “beating it to death” to get my posting on and couldn’t manipulate it (without help and in the time I had). I’m sure it’s not so hard as I’m making it! So far, my impression of wikis is that they overlap our official e-mails in the library (OUTLOOK), staff toolbox, notebook at YS desk, etc. By the time I get done checking all those things and my own e-mail for library e-mail, I barely have time to do assigned work and man the reference desk.
My overall impression is that it is excellent for all of us to have become familiar with these different tools as many of our patrons ask questions about them. We are free to use those which might help us in our personal lives!
December 23, 2008 at 9:14 pm
YOu make some good points, we do need to determine which, if any, of these toolls will help us work more efficiently as well as provide a way to effectively share our knowledge.