Blogs and Wikis are similar in that they both provide a means for sharing and publicizing information, and they both encourage collaboration. Blogs, however, are a more solitary endeavour. While readers are welcome to post comments on a blog, they are not able to log in and create postings, or to edit any postings. One potential use for a blog would be a library newsletter blog, for keeping an audience informed about such topics as library training, new e-resources, a change in the library hours or an open house.
Wikis have great potential for group work and projects. Wikis make it very easy to see one another's work, to make edits and to create new content. With regard to libraries, I am in the process of creating a library wiki for library policies and procedures, collaborating on projects, keeping track of committee work and for staff profiles.
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