I spent quite a while exploring wikis today. I can see where they could be useful in a business setting, especially ones with multiple locations. The staffs could collaborate on any number of projects, programs, meeting topics and who's bringing what for snack to a face to face meeting.
Library websites can be set up so that patrons could add book reviews or comment about a book they have read. These personal thoughts on a book can be included with professional reviews.
The library system could provide a wiki on their website for local community use, as a gathering place of thoughts, ideas, lists of meetings, etc. similar to a business wiki. However, communities could also start their own wiki, and since it is web based and needs no webmaster, might it be difficult to keep the information current if not checked often by members? A group's web page has to be updated, but if done on a wiki, when the project is completed, no one need do anything.
I think as items are added and revised on wikkis, copyright issues could be a factor. Sticky situations have the potential to develop, and can pose challenges to the rightful writer or idea provider.
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