I looked at a couple of the suggested Wiki sites and I found them slightly boring. All except the Book Lovers Wiki which appeared to me as an excellent idea which could be promoted within our library system...
Wikis would allow online patron bookreviews to be posted to our website. A rating possibility along with a description of the pros and cons of a book, cd, dvd, etc... not only from our librarians, but also from our patrons would offer a broader perspective on the material and offer a community-based relation to build among patrons and their libraries.
Wikis could also be used as a database source. Wikipedia is a very good source of information, even though, as any other form of information, there are some comments and/or entries that can appear inaccurate... Wikipedia allows sharing of ideas and observations, which is the first step to creating one's own opinion and broaden one's understanding of the world that surrounds us... I believe we could create a discussion forum for our patrons regarding community events, tips, recommendations, etc... as well as maybe an alternate source of information for study help. This could go far.
Anyhow, I am going to stop chatting. I believe wikis are a good source of communication, sharing of information and ideas, as well as a powerful learning tool. Contents (which is often the issue brought up against wikis) can be controlled further and confirmed by experts to insure information accuracy. Overall, I believe that wikis are a tool that should be explored and encouraged in libraries.
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