It is just a fun word...wiki! I am happy to find yet another tool that creates a casual, user-friendly, communication operation for librarians and info professionals. So wikis are open to all, it can be used and edited by anyone. However, it works best if you do create a log-in and meet some others who are constantly adding to the wiki. It has a very casual feel to it. The first place I started was http://libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page. It gives you a little introduction on what a wiki is and lists some categories that may entice you. There is everything from technology links to professional management links--and of course links on books, book reviews, etc. This is another valuable way for those in the profession to communicate and explain in detail certain aspects of the job. From furthering your tech education, http://libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Online_Training_Resources_for_Librarians, to looking for a job http://libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Looking_for_a_Job, wikis can keep patrons and professionals informed. It is like a giant site to lead you to the most popular FAQs of librarianship. It is a short and sweet "how to" version of the profession. It is most often edited by professionals that are familiar with the field and who currently still work in it. They take the best and most concise information and put it out there for inquiries.
Wikis will work particularly well with libraries because it lists so many hot topics in librarianship. It has many of the "23 Things" tutorials and explanations. True to its wikipedia form, it serves as an encyclopedia for the different aspects of librarianship. Professional advice and suggestions on organization and training, continuing ed, technology, reference services, programs-wikis cover just about all the various components of the profession and the institution.
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