PBWiki To Go

Stop the workflow, I want to wiki.  Fast, simple, collaborative, centralized information.  What a way to market library services, resources, and foster friends of the Library.

Today's Webcast was so encouraging.  I have been to OU's Biz Wiki on the recommendation of SWON Libraries' Glen Horton and now via 5 Weeks' examples.  Very impressive way to work as a Reference Librarian in Public Services and Instruction.  Starr's parting words:  just get started; learn by doing is just what I needed to hear.  Stuff the fear of fudging.  Thank you both!

After reading the articles and visiting the listed wikis, I am impressed with Installed: MediaWiki and PMWiki and Hosted: PBWiki and Wetpaint.  I explored Linda Behen's new high school library wiki for St. Ursala School using Wetpaint.  Very impressive library advocacy!  In part because of today's Webcast, I expect to get started with PBWiki which is free, easy to use, has fewer ads, and easy backup.   I need to build confidence and gain experience with minimal frustration. 

I want to experiment a bit and find like-minded educators to collaborate on group planning at our high school:  theological, technological, and information literacy integration into the curriculum, 2 weeks winter term collaborative planning, or joint projects among 4 librarians based in different buildings are possible avenues.  I definitely want to explore wiki research guides.  Collaborating with individual teachers or departments in creating pathfinders would build community and strengthen the partnership between the librarian, teachers, student support services, guidance, and service learning.  Mediawiki may be a future option when support builds.  These days, I can't wait to get to work and start tinkering in the wiki world.