I played around with the SLV Wiki. I added a page about my team, and made a few edits to other people's pages. I think this could be a very useful tool when on the desk. Often information changes quickly, and the procedure manual is out of date. The wiki could be a good way to make sure information on all aspects of desk work (looking for legal resources, ordering offsite material, problems with equipment) is current and accurate.
I find I use Wikipedia to get an understanding of subjects, and to find good resources. Wikipedia is also good for finding out pop culture information (e.g. When was Finding Nemo released?) and for current events. When the Victorian bushfires happened earlier this year, Wikipedia was the most up to date and reliable resource. I don't use Wikipedia as the sole resource for assisting patrons. Instead, I use it to help them gain a general understanding of the topic, as I find it is really good at being a general encyclopedia. I also tell them to look at the links and the references. I emphasise that anyone can add to and edit the wiki, and for that reason it can't be relied on as a sole reference.
For fun, I love reading the TV Tropes wiki, which is a giant collection of every stereotype and possible plot point in any form of entertainment.
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