Wikis: Tools for Information Work and Collaboration (Information Professional) (Paperback)

by Jane Klobas (Author)

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Product Description
This book covers wikis as information sources, as a form of publishing, and as tools for collaboration. The application of wikis in library and information services, education and businesses is also examined through practical guidance and real world examples. This book identifies and describes the different kinds of wikis, as well as the advantages and problems associated with their use in information work and collaboration. There is discussion of directories, search engines and other finding tools, as well as options for creating and managing wikis. The book also includes lists of resources related to wikis.

About the Author
Dr. Jane E. Klobas is Professorial Fellow at the University of Western Australia and Researcher at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy. She was a close collaborator in research on the Internet with Dr. L. Anne Clyde, who conceived of this book and to whom the book is dedicated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843341786
• ISBN-13: 978-1843341789
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #899,411 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars not a how-to manual, but gives good overall picture of wikis, April 20, 2008

By	J. Witmer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book serves as a good introduction to wikis: their history, their possible uses, their unique characterstics, and how they are used in both corporated and educational environments. It gives lots of examples of both public and corporate wikis. If you are looking to set up a wiki, this can point you to helpful resources, but will not give you specific step-by-step instructions.