Blogs&Wikis

Blogs and wikis are both Library 2.0 applications, but they differ in important ways. Blogs are like online diaries where individuals disseminate information in reverse chronological order and allow comments. Wikis are software that allows collaborative editing of web pages to create shared content. While blogs are good for individuals, wikis empower groups to share ideas. Both have pros and cons, such as risks of vandalism for wikis that require monitoring by the community. Examples show how libraries use blogs to communicate with patrons and wikis to share resources.