What is a Wiki

Wikis are a collaboratively developed websites. They are easy to use, web-based, use simple syntex, flexible and anyone can make changes to any entry. They are used for a wide variety of things, including conference planning, meetings, project space, restaurant reviews, travel information for groups generated by locals or other travelers and booklists. The possibilities are endless! Libraries can also use them as electronic pathfinders to post local history or community information as well as posting questions and soliciting answers to survey questions about library services and policy. Using Wikis might get people who normally wouldn't come to the library participate in sharing information or respond to questions that the library is gathering. As more people contribute to wikis, the more popular they will become.