Question: Which of the library wiki examples did you consider most effective and why?
As I looked through the eight library wikis given to us as examples, I found the Ohio University’s Biz Wiki
to be most effective in terms of content, organization, and interface. The Ohio University Business librarian, Chad Boeninger, put a video of himself introducing the wiki and its content as the first thing one sees upon entering the site. I like the mix of media as well as the friendliness of the video aspect to draw a user into the site. The organization of his wiki is well done. The main links are at the top, quick links are at the bottom, contact information is on the left sidebar, and a meebo chat widget is made available for anyone who needs immediate assistance. The presence of the meebo widget shows that that the Mr. Boeninger is open and available to answer questions. The site even has a sidebar with tweets from all concerning the university library.
I really liked his wiki, too. When I first saw it, my first thought was about how well organized and visually interesting it was. I also liked that he put call numbers next to the resources he listed AND links to the catalog records.
ReplyDeleteI liked that one as well. It's a lot more visually striking than most wikis. It's colorful, eye-catching, and draws you in. It makes you want to spend more time there.
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