Hi Alison and list, I'm in the process of working on a group project for one of my MLIS classes at Dominican (River Forest, IL) and our subject is wikis - what they are, how to use then, how various libraries are using them, etc. In my research, I discovered WikiMatrix (http://www.wikimatrix.org). This site provides detailed descriptions of over 50 wiki software choices, and enables you to compare features of various wikis side-by-side. It also has a neat feature called the Wiki Choice Wizard, which recommends wiki software options based on your answers to a few basic questions. Wiki Choice Wizard then displays the details of your recommended options in spreadsheet fashion in order for you compare their features side by side. Pretty cool. Also, feel free to check out our wiki: http://lis753wiki.pbwiki.com/. Please keep in mind it's a work in progress - our presentation is not until this weekend. I put together the "Do it Yourself" page. I gleaned much of my information from Meredith Wolfwater's great articles (http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=11262) and SirsiDynix talk on Wikis (http://sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=66). She's pretty much the wiki guru in libraryland. We also have a list of libraries that are using wikis in various ways. Good luck and have fun! Laura ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Laura L. Carroll, M.A. Archivist II, Records Management and Archives American Medical Association 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: 312-464-5130 Fax: 312-464-5826 www.ama-assn.org/go/history -----Original Message----- From: Archives & Archivists [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alison Hinderliter Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 11:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Wiki as internal knowledgebase? Hi folks, and welcome back from SAA. We're thinking about getting a wiki* to be created and used by our reference staff so that the staff can share current information and add to the general knowledgebase at the Library. Has any other shop out there tried this approach, and if so, what software have you decided to use? I know there is shareware out there as well as subscription software (like jotspot), and I'm wondering what the advantages are of paying for a wiki as opposed to adapting shareware. Thanks, Alison ************************************************ Alison Hinderliter - [log in to unmask] Manuscripts and Archives Librarian The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton St. Chicago, IL 60610-7324 (312) 255-3694 * (n.) A collaborative Web site comprises the perpetual collective work of many authors. Similar to a blog in structure and logic, a wiki allows anyone to edit, delete or modify content that has been placed on the Web site using a browser interface, including the work of previous authors. In contrast, a blog, typically authored by an individual, does not allow visitors to change the original posted material, only add comments to the original content. The term wiki refers to either the Web site or the software used to create the site. Wiki wiki means "quick" in Hawaiian. The first wiki was created by Ward Cunnigham in 1995. source: http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/W/wiki.html A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]> A posting from the Archives & Archivists LISTSERV List sponsored by the Society of American Archivists, www.archivists.org. For the terms of participation, please refer to http://www.archivists.org/listservs/arch_listserv_terms.asp. To subscribe or unsubscribe, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] In body of message: SUB ARCHIVES firstname lastname *or*: UNSUB ARCHIVES To post a message, send e-mail to [log in to unmask] Or to do *anything* (and enjoy doing it!), use the web interface at http://listserv.muohio.edu/archives/archives.html Problems? Send e-mail to Robert F Schmidt <[log in to unmask]>