Wikis! Wikis! Oh, how I like Wikis! In the library world, i find them to be a useful tool for completing a group project, or for disseminating information in an easy to edit and publishable format. Basically, it allows users in the group with little or no knowledge of publishing web pages to go DIY (i.e. post, upload, comment, and add new pages). A few of the wiki apps that I have used out there are pbWiki and wetpaint if you can get past the ads. However, there are a few wikis that offer special sites or deals for educators. It's worth researching to go ad-free, and to get more storage. I can envision how something like this might be useful in the classroom, as it can provide a way for faculty and students to interact virtually from one url.

In terms of services to library users, I like the St. Joseph County Public Library's use of a wiki to create Subject Guides. Their oh so wonderful librarians have compiled handy subject lists for their users. They even provide recommended books with links to their catalog making for a user-friendly experience. This is certainly something that we would like to implement at the CSM Library, well, one of many things. Thing #16....check.