Here's an image of The Magician from the Tarotpedia, an online encyclopedia of tarot which operates as a wiki. Now that I'm aware of them, I'm finding Wikis everywhere. Until recently I was only really aware of the Wikipedia project but the Wikipedia is only one example of a Wiki, software that creates a collaborative website. There's many examples of places where a Wiki would be a useful tool for library staff and users. Wikis would allow us to constantly revise and improve our online information. Operating our online information links as a Wiki disperses the responsibility for keeping the links current and relevant. A Readers Wiki with reviews and comments about authors and books would get staff and users interacting online about that great thing they have in common - reading. The Princeton Public Library BookLoversWiki is a terrific example.
A Community Information Wiki would be a great community resource. Local and Family history could also benefit from the input of local enthusiasts. In fact anywhere the input of many authors would be an asset is an opportunity to use a Wiki.
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