The following link is to Princeton public library book lovers wiki. This is one way a library can use wiki to expand its services to the public. A major concern with wikis is that the information can be changed at any time, by any one. In a book lovers wiki this would not be a disadvantage as people would be able to read both negative and positive reviews of the book and then make up their own minds as to whether they want to read it. It would become an informal book chat within the library community.
http://booklovers.pbwiki.com/Princeton%20Public%20Library
A wiki site connected to the library could also be used as a forum for its members so that all staff could have input eg. for setting up 'green practises' within each branch. A meeting of the green team could then be conducted within the wiki
As wikis can be edited at any time, using them as a reference tool in the library would have to be done with discretion and thoughtful practice
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