Abstract
Purpose : The purpose of this paper is to describe a project to convert a library intranet from HTML format to Wiki software and presents evidence of the success of this project.
Design/methodology/approach : The authors conduct a pre- and post-survey of intranet users.
Findings : Use of the intranet increases after the transition to a Wiki. Updating does not increase, but is more evenly spread among departments rather than being concentrated among technical staff.
Practical implications : Wiki software is an excellent choice for a library intranet because it allows for easy editing and shared responsibility.
Originality/value : There are few articles written that assess the merits of Wiki software. This article establishes an ongoing discussion of which new web technologies have the most utility in a library setting.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Library Hi Tech |
| State | Published - 1 Oct 2009 |
Keywords
- intranets
- libraries
EGS Disciplines
- Library and Information Science