Playing Around With Wikis

I had fun with CML's Learn & Play Wiki...both reading what others have added and adding my own favorites. I see so many ways that CML could benefit from using wikis- what a great way for groups and committees to communicate!

Wikis

For this exercise I looked at the Grand Rapids Public Library's Wiki called GRPLpedia. It's a collection of articles put together by librarians there, covering a broad range of subjects, including research guides, special event information, reader resources, community information, and Hispanic language resources. I like the fact that wikis can be updated and edited quickly, so the information is up to the minute. I see lots of uses for wikis in a library environment, both for staff and customers. Book reviews, staff training, pathfinders, and local information would all make great topics for library wikis.