The document discusses emerging technologies and their uses for academic libraries, specifically focusing on wikis. It defines emerging technologies, provides examples like videos, collaboration tools, and mobile access. Wikis are highlighted as a useful emerging technology for libraries, allowing collaborative website development. Different uses for wikis in libraries are outlined, such as providing basic information, staff training, collaborative document editing, an intranet, and subject guides. Factors to consider with wikis include whether to host them on a local server or external service. The document concludes by proposing using WetPaint to create a wiki for nursing students and faculty at Towson as an example.