Wikis are very handy

I have just completed the test drive #3: Wikis and have found that Wikis are very handy. I checked out a few of the examples listed and can see the practical applications.

The wiki that lists future catalogues could be used to keep library staff up to date on what other libraries are doing with their catalogues. This information could help libraries decide what their catalogue should offer and help to come up with wish lists for future catalogues. Wikis can also be used for keeping staff up to date with current library events and providing a 'go-to' place for the latest information. Wookiepedia was also very amusing and I will know where to go in future for all my star wars knowledge! :)

I also found the Information Today article about Wikipedia very interesting as I do sneakily use Wikipedia so that I can look knowledgeable when clients ask me about something I have no idea on. I updated the Wikipedia entry for my suburb so that it now lists all the dog parks.

So I am understanding Wikis better and think they are a tool that can be used in the workplace and personally. I am also still very taken with the Commoncraft in plain english videos and think they are an excellent training tool (they can also help with the looking knowledgeable when you have no clue thing too)