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Putting wikis to work in libraries
Nancy T Lombardo1, Allyson Mower, Mary M McFarland
1Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, 10 North 1900 East, Building 589, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA. nancyl@lib.med.utah.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|October 11, 2008
Summary
Academic health sciences libraries can leverage wiki software for enhanced collaboration and communication. This article details successful wiki implementations for tasks like grant writing and strategic planning.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences Librarianship
- Information Science
- Web 2.0 Technologies
Background:
- Wikis represent a key component of Web 2.0, facilitating enhanced collaboration and communication.
- Academic health sciences libraries are exploring innovative digital tools to improve workflows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the utilization of wiki software within an academic health sciences library.
- To provide case scenarios and recommendations for wiki software selection.
- To highlight the value of wikis as collaboration tools in a library setting.
Main Methods:
- The Eccles Health Sciences Library implemented and evaluated wiki software for various applications.
- Case scenarios of wiki use were documented.
- Comparisons between externally hosted and locally hosted wiki solutions were conducted.
Main Results:
- Wikis proved to be valuable tools for collaboration in areas such as grant writing, strategic planning, departmental documentation, and committee work.
- The library gained insights into the practical application and benefits of wiki technology.
- Recommendations for software selection were developed based on practical experience.
Conclusions:
- Wiki software offers a robust platform for enhancing collaboration and communication in academic health sciences libraries.
- Strategic implementation of wikis can improve efficiency in diverse library operations.
- The findings support the adoption of wikis for knowledge management and project coordination.
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