Wikis

Wikis - (Hawaiian term for quick)
Wikipedia is an example of this - an open shared space for collaborative editing where information can be changed or deleted by anyone. There is an expectation that this will be done responsibly. Sign up at:

• pbwiki - http://pbwiki.com/ (for a fee)
• @wiki - http://atwiki.com/ (free)
• wetpaint - http://wetpaint.com (free)

Useful Wiki's

• Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki http://libsuccess.org/index

this looks like a good source of information and features Meredith Farkas
www.libsuccess.org

• Slq library 2.0: Emerging Media & New Technology Wiki (Wetpaint site)

http://slqlibrary2.wetpaint.com/

• Blogging Libraries Wiki

www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/links
http://wikis.ala.org/alsc

• Workplace applications

Eg.1 Antioch Uni New England - Library staff Training and Support Wiki
www.seedwiki.com/wiki /antioch_university_new_england_library_staff_training_and_support_wiki/


Eg.2 futurelib - http://futurelib.pbworks.com/Examples
examples of possible next generation catalogs.

• How to set up a wiki (open or closed models)
  

1. install wiki software on a server at your institution (like website+email) or
2. use service that hosts wiki for you like 'wetpaint'.

• Useful Application

Could be used by self-help group to post useful sites, contacts and information. This
can be updated by those using the site when and where necessary. Will suggest this to daughter who may be starting up support group for parents of children with autism.