A wiki is a web page that can be viewed and modified by anybody with a Web browser and access to the Internet. Usually any visitor to the wiki can view and change its content if they desire. Some wikis allow you to change the settings to limit access so only certain people can view or edit the information in the wiki. There is the potential downfall for error or misbehavior when using wikis but they are great for collaborative work. Aquil et al. (2011) suggests that even though wikis “lack academic credibility” users should not avoid them but use the critical approach when using them and check the information given against another source. Many libraries use wikis just for staff use. They use them to keep staff updated on certain library information such as new policies or personal events among staff. Librarians also use them in their classes to engage their students and send out pertinent information such as assignments, study guides or lib-guides.
Here is a screenshot to a wiki I created. I used PBworks and it’s a portfolio I used as a requirement for graduation from Georgia Southern. Click here and it will take you to the wiki.
Also click here to go to a set of libguides on various Web 2.0 tools. One of the libguide pages is on wikis!
Aqil, M., Ahmad, P., & Siddique, M. (2011). Web 2.0 and libraries: Facts or myths. DESIDOC Journal Of Library & Information Technology, 31(5), 395-400.
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