For Thing #17, we were instructed to goof around in the OCL Webthings Wiki. I added a bit about my favorite sports team, and added my blog’s URL. PB Wiki really couldn’t be easier to use, since it’s set up as a WYSIWYG. If you can blog, you can use a wiki.

I think wikis could be really useful in the library, both for internal staff uses and external services for patrons. I think internally, a wiki would be a great place to set up a shared resource area for computer class teachers. Handouts could be uploaded, syllabi shared, and tips and suggestions for what works and what doesn’t could be passed back and forth. Externally, I know other libraries in NJ have had success with creating a book review wiki for adult summer reading clubs; I think that’s a really incredible idea. Inviting participation like that, and collecting patron’s ideas about books is a great way to let patrons know they are valued by the library system.