wikis

The whole question of Wikis is one that we as librarians whether we like it or not will have to come to terms with as they become more popular and diffuse throughout the community .The main point to consider is that they have the potential to develop a greater sense of community when there are shared objectives and consensus . However with all things technological as say with the concept of Democracy they have also disadvantages and problems which need to be recognized . My main block to them is the whole field is so fluid and they may well prove ineffective where there is a lack of consensus and this could be a minefield to manage and control .