I selected four of the library wikis.
The first one was the SJCPL subject guides -- I really like how this was arranged and how easy it was to use. Each subject area showed magazines that the library subscribes to in that subject area. An example would be Cooking and the list of magazines includes Taste of Home, Cooking Light and Martha Stewart. It also listed new books and tips. They also include community activities. An example of this is under Antiques & Collectibles there was a list of clubs, auctions sales, online sites, television shows and even finding an appraiser. I would think this would have great appeal for the customer.
The second was Book lovers wiki -- I liked the idea it was a little more difficult to find something specific. But it would be a great way to find and determine what you might what to read next.
The third -- Library success -- huge amount of info about everything library.
The fourth other library wiki -- again a huge amount of info.
As far as applications that might work well in the library setting:
a list for local authors
promote new books
sharing of community resources, projects and happenings inside and outside the library
input from the public
input from the staff
requesting titles to be purchased
what book clubs are reading (library and bookstores)
using a wiki as a book club (all reading and discussing a selected title)
sharing of what works for programs
These are just a few and the list is endless.
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