I decided to take a look at the SJCPL Subject Guides wiki. At first, I thought it was a great idea because it would enable the library users to add their own links to the subject guides (Who better than the people that have to use them in real life?). However, I soon found out that this particular wiki is restricted and only SJCPL staff are allowed to edit it. I'm sure that allowing library users access to this wiki might pose some problems with appropriateness and relevance, but I still think that in the spirit of Library 2.0 it would be worth it. I find the idea of library users helping eachother to be very cool! Isn't that what an online community is all about? (Maybe they could have a disclaimer) As a wiki it is still very useful because it allows for easy access and editing by SJCPL staff - this is important because of the tenuous nature of Internet links.
I also looked at library success.org. I'm think this could be a really useful tool for librarians, but it needs more people to contribute. I found many topics that I searched for had yet to be added. Maybe I could put in my two cents worth!
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