week 5 - wikis

Would like to tackle the "adventure" section of week 4 but don't have time at the moment so will start on the wiki workout.
The opening descriptive videos on the topics are very useful; pitched for people like me who have no knowledge of these technologies. I now understand a wiki as a collaboratively-edited web page, better than email as they reach any number of people at the one time, not just those who you cc, sort of like a huge continuous conference call! They can be open to everyone, or closed to a specific group, similar to an interactive intranet site. I loved the Antioch University staff training wiki:
http://www.seedwiki.com/wiki/antioch_university_new_england_library_staff_training_and_support_wiki/
- would be so useful in our library where there are quite a few casuals working.
I also found the Booklovers wiki on the Princeton Public Library site really interesting; it enables patrons to input their thoughts and exchange ideas on the books they've read. I liked its links to the library catalogue, book discussion groups and databases on books and reading.
Our library has just launched a wonderful collection of Bookclub boxes containing 10 same-title books available for loan to bookclub groups. I can see that a "virtual bookclub" wiki site could be established quite simply for people who are physically unable to attend a group, maybe tapping into the ebook collection.
I found the full library success site fascinating - there's so much useful information that would take hours to explore. I liked the weeding the collection link and the library displays link. Will definitely return to this site when time permits...We have a very talented librarian who has produced some fabulous displays that should be shared on the library success wiki, if she agrees.
http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
I had a look at the wookieepedia link but am not a Starwars follower - looks a good resource and fun interchange for Starwars nuts though. Then chose the Montana History link; it was visually unappealing. Tried the link to Montana newspapers, which was just a list of historical papers that couldnt be accessed and its PBwiki blog site which was uninspiring...Sorry for the comments. I think that if our library started up a wiki it would have to have a few catchy elements - or at least some colour!
The Wisconsin Heritage wiki
http://wiheritage.pbwiki.com/Explore+Other+Digital+Collections
Explore other digital collections link lead to heaps of historical material. Listened to an audio clip read by a 79 year old Sioux Indian in 1967 (Arthur the rat - DARE interview). Couldn't figure out how to access full text of articles... This is a great resource idea to have a Living Histories audio database connected with Local Studies section of the library.
Now for the practical part of the exercise...

NEWSFLASH!! Have just fixed the links on two photos that I couldn't connect to before; I may not have been logged in to Flickr when I copyed and pasted the links. When I logged in and tried again, the link connection worked. Simple really!