Wikis can be used in
libraries for staff to share information among themselves so that
they can learn about new developments in library services such as new
technologies that can be utilised to enhance the service that is
provided. Staff members can share information with each other and
other members of staff can add to the information that is there with
corrections or updates. When new developments take place the staff
can add new articles about these developments and continue to ensure
that the information provided is relevant. When technologies become
superseded the article on the particular technologies can be archived
so that there is a history of what has transpired and future members
of staff can see what happened in the past.
Wikis can also be used
with members of the public to provide information on a particular
topic such as Local history. People can add articles on different
aspects of the local area and other people can add information that
may help users to better understand what is happening in the area.
This can be continually updated and added to so that future
generations can see the past of the area. This also gives users a
sense of ownership as they have helped to add to the information.
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