Woohoo for Wikis!

I have had some previous experience with wikis and find them to be quite useful in a library setting. The examples we looked at for this exploration are of course really great ways to use a wiki, I especially liked the public library page with lists of their classes and helpful hints for the public trying to get a grasp on all of the web 2.o tools out there. I also like the simple set up and design of the page. I think for the variety of people using a public library a simple, easy to follow design would be the most user friendly. The collaboration aspects of a wiki are also very intriguing. Collaborative tools benefit not only public libraries with shrinking budgets for staff but also in an academic setting where librarians work together on reference questions, teaching plans and a variety of projects. It seems there are a lot of pragmatic uses for wikis including conference information. It's really the perfect way to disseminate information about presentations, locations of interesting exhibits, vendors can share information and participants can share restaurant discoveries and impromptu gatherings. So far through the list of 23 Things I find wikis to be one with the most potential for regular and steady use.