I really, really like wikis. I think if you can generate a good group of people who are willing to contribute on a regular basis then the sky is the limit.

A good example of this is the Montana History wiki that records all things historical linked to the state of Montana, from official documents, indexes, papers that would be provided by govt departments, local history groups and the library's heritage staff but also material from keen amateurs.

I suspect the Book lovers wiki was created to serve a particular program and think it provides a unique opportunity to foster participation for those library customers who do not have the time to commit to a set time program but can be involved from the luxury of their own home. The reviews generated by some of the people were fantastic.

And for complete and utter, utter devotees then the Wookieepedia is just mind blowing. That people have the time to research and build upon basic character sketches into fully realised beings blew my brain. It also alerted me to the fact that wiki additions can become completely addictive and potentially make one a little insular/isolated.

That said, I have not asked for permission to edit the Wiki set up for this particular program but can say that I have somewhat obsessively established a wiki for the sharing of all our programs and modules for children under 5 held across the Wyong Shire Library. It can be found at http://wyongkidscount.wetpaint.com where you will find lapsit modules and over 100 storytime program running sheets.