One of the things I like about wikis is the collaborative aspect - anyone can add info without having to know the 'technical stuff'. And it's free. We just need to keep in mind is that everything is not necessarily 100% accurate. It may also be opn to spam etc. Wiki is a great tool to connect like-minded folk with common interests for sharing nowledge and to collaborate on special interest topics. I'm not sure I'm confident enough to set up my own DIY wiki. I have used Wikpedia heaps when researching but always verify the facts before using as a reference.
As our Regional Council libraries are about to amalgamate onto the one library system, wiki would be one way to communicate - perhaps by setting up procedure manuals on the "how to's and what if's". Wetpaint was interesting and is an easy, user-friendly way of communicating. Wiki has the advantage over blogging in that it is easily accessed by a group with common interests to form an online community.
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