My thoughts on wikis

Explore the Library Wikis listed below and write a blog post about the different ways you could use wikis in your library.

To tell you the truth, I wouldn't start off by implementing a wiki for our library. As a non-profit organization with a small library, our programs, projects and campaigns are what we're known for. Our projects are highly collaborative and often involve our staff, along with members of First Nations throughout Canada. This can mean a number of people working together from a variety of locations in the country. If I was to implement a wiki, I would start off by piloting one for a project. This way, all project team members could bring their resources together in one place and add to it as they go along. It would also provide us with a unique opportunity to support capacity-building in First Nations, as each community member involved in a project would require training on wikis - what they are, how to use it, etc. Of course, this wiki would need to be password protected and adequate measures would need to be taken to ensure its security. We deal with plenty of confidential information.

If I was to create one for our library, I would use it for a subject guide.

Examine the wiki tools listed below and write a blog post outlining which you would choose to implement for your library and why.

Given that we do not have a full-time technical staff person, we would likely go with a hosted option. I'm not sure which one at this point because I would need to research them in greater detail.