Gotta love that name--Wiki! Such a fun name must mean a fun technology. Wikis are a great way to get up-to-date information as opposed to waiting for yearly (and expensive) encyclopedia updates. They also are a great way for people to collaborate over a distance, just like Stef and Beth can do for Project Play. One great library use would be for a community events page. Wouldn't it be great to have a go-to page for all events, school and community? Think of how non-profit groups could keep information up-to-date and accessible to all. Families would appreciate a one-spot place to find things to do. Libraries and community groups could work together to promote each other. Sounds like a win-win situation.
There is always the danger of misinformation on a wiki. How expert are the posters on a particular subject? Will someone edit something I posted, and change it for the worst? There are a few drawbacks, but not enough to throw out the baby with the bathwater. Wikis are another way to help our patrons have access to the information they need, and for patrons to get us information we need.
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