Week 7, Thing 16 Wikis

I explored the wikis cited under Discovery Resources. The format is easy to follow, similar to encyclopedia content. I thought the Bull Run Library wiki was amazing in that a single patron is compiling it!! The New Orleans Conference wiki is one whose application could be adapted for library conferences or for our staff day. Wikis have been used by CCPL for a few years now (ex: On the Same Page). Wikis are a neat communication tool in that they are easy to access and are good for group discussion. A drawback is that authenticity cannot always be verified making them unacceptable in some areas of cite referencing.