#16 - Wikis and innovative ways that libraries are using them. Without a doubt, the Web 2.0 world of today and future Web innovations "Web 3.0, Web 4.0 etc.) are having and will have an increasing huge impact on the day-to-day work and duties of the librarians and library staff. Wiki's are one of the marvels of this new Internet horizon. The fact that a collective effort of thousands can create and maintain such a useful resource as the Wikipedia is truly astounding. The Information Technology Core Competencies' description of a wiki was illuminating and right on target: "a quick-to-build, easy-to-edit website on which all information can be edited, changed, or rewritten by the users or members of the site. It is an incredibly useful tool for collaborative writing, pooling knowledge or exchanging ideas, especially on a subject that changes or needs updating frequently." On the flip side of wikis are some disadvantages that were pointed out in the article: "Being written by its readers, and having little in the way of editorial control, a wiki is prone to being subjective, or strongly influenced by opinion." The very strength of wikis (collective input of data) is also its main disadvantage (possible bias and unreliability).
I throughly enjoyed the Web sites that delt with wikis (St. Joseph County Public Library system, Book Lovers Wiki, Library Success, The Bull Run Library wiki, and the Albany County Public Library Staff wiki) and it was a revelation it see the creative ways that wikis could be utilized. The part of the St. Joseph wiki that I found most interesting is the "local" pathfinder. Using the power of the wiki is a great way to provide local historical facts and resources to the general public. San Jose Public Library could no doubt do more along these lines. The Library Success site was remarkable. The portion on finding the best on-line tutorials was of particular interest. Why reinvent the wheel when someone has already done the leg work? What can I say ... wikis are wonderful. It was great to see that the San Jose Public/San Jose University Library 2.0 site was linked to the Bull Run Library wiki. It's nice that we are being noticed by the Library Web 2.0 world!
#17 - I've added entries to SJLibrary Learning 2.0 SandBox wiki (to the favorite blogs and movies sections). The experience with SJLibrary Learning 2.0 SandBox wiki was enjoyable.
#18 - Online Productivity tools - I really was impressed with Zoho Writer. I set up an account and I created a test document. I am sure I will using this great Web resource in the future. The other companion programs, Zoho Creator, Merge, Zoho Show, Zoho Wiki, Zoho Sheet, Zoho Planner, Zoho Chat are very intiquing. In particular, I think I will be getting to know the Zoho Sheet and Zoho Wiki sites much better in the coming days.
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