I started a Wiki on Penguins - thought this just might be fun. But, maybe I should have done something library related. The wiki site has so many options and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, but, I can see some interesting applications - I think maybe more for library staff than for providing library services, but, maybe I need to experiment some more with this. I could see collaboratively working on a Procedure Manual, or co-writing a paper, or planning an event.
As I see it, the blog is "flat" with little room for collaboration, other than through comments. It's a way to disburse information. A wiki has its strength in collaboration. One can start with something very small and let others contribute, which would allow it to be more comprehensive and less one-sided. I don't know how you monitor quality, though. What would prevent someone from adding incorrect, misleading or inappropriate information to your wiki?
As I currently see it, something better suited for a blog, would be something that needs to be conveyed and is either personal or total fact - for example library hours, a menu, a class syllabus, a travel log. Something better suited for a wiki would be something where you want others to contribute to help provide a better product/response. Examples might be ideas on how to answer a tough reference question, how to catalog a book that covers more than one subject area, or suggestions on where to entertain an out-of-town guest.
Am I getting it? I hope so...
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Hi Marlene,
Glad to hear from you -- of course I remember you.
Things are going well in Houston a little busy but fine. I saw your wiki it looks great, very good information. I am trying to figure out step by step all these wikis and blogs.
Let's keep in touch. I hope the weather is not too bad in Ohio we are due for a very heavy storm here in a few minutes.
How old is your daughter? she must be 18 by now isn't it?
Take care,
Beatriz
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