I enjoyed exploring wikis today. A wiki seems like an ideal way to share knowledge and do collaborative work. There were loads of great examples!
I especially admired a couple of library applications. Wikis would really work well in place of our usual subject pages (e.g., business and job seekers). The librarians who specialize in these areas could easily add or modify content. A good example is Ohio University's biz wiki (http://www.library.ohiou.edu/subjects/bizwiki/index.php/Main_Page) .
Another great example is the Michigan Libraries Wiki (http://mlcnet.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page). It was so easy to browse the pages to find and compare, for example, library policies on Interlibrary Loan. A similar collaborative effort for Ohio libraries would be really useful.
I think that our customers would also love the chance to add content to our website in the form of discussion--about books, local information, reviews, or just about anything. A great way to get their opinions and input.
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