I can see how wikis can be very useful, but the fact that the advantage (anyone being able to add/edit content) is also a disadvantage surely makes the accuracy of the information a bit of a problem area..
I often use wikipedia to find out about things, but would never trust its information as being valid - I always confirm with another source. So if I am researching something important I would bypass wikipedia and go straight to a reputable source. But as an interactive message board I think wikis are great. I think wikis would be useful in our library when we are trying new technologies (eg the fast lane checkouts,new databases,pharos) where we can identify problems and record solutions and updates when they happen.
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