I recently created a wiki, which I have never done before! I am fascinated with the possibilities a wiki presents. I was overwhelmed at first, but after some help from the internet, I have a firmer grasp on what wikis can do, and the most effective ways to use them. Check out this wiki about wikis! It's focused specifically on how we can use wikis in our libraries.
When I created my own library wiki, I was imagining how I would use it to connect with students. For example, I imagined allowing students to read new arrivals to the library and post reviews about them in the "Reviews" section. Then other students could comment on those posts, and great conversations would ensue!
But according to the wiki mentioned above, most wikis are used in libraries to communicate among librarians. The possibilities for inter-library communication are endless. Book suggestions, advice on dealing with a student or parent or fellow faculty member, copyright help, library news, and unique ideas for anything library-related are all things that could be included on an inter-library wiki. For an example of what this would look like in real life, check out the Alaska Association of School Librarians Wiki.
My wiki is pretty bare right now, but hopefully I'll get it full of great things in no time. Take a look here!