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Review by Dan Bauer.
From Princeton Public Library

Hodding Carter, W. 2006, Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization, Atria Books, Toronto, Can.

I thought this was an unusual book title so I had to find out more information about it. Everything about the history of plumbing and toilets can be found in this book (plus some information that you probably don't want to know).
Not many of us want to be totally open about our bodily functions and their by products or go sewage spelunking through the sewer system under the Thames (Phew!).
William Hodding Carter certainly has much enthusiasm for plumbing, however odd, definitely would be worth reading.
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What I think of wikis

Wikis that have a group of users can often provide access to information that may otherwise prove to be obscure and possibly difficult to find. Since wikis are easy to edit, they can provide access to rapidly changing information. I wonder if the collaborative nature of wikis could lead to problems, such as the inappropriate modification of information. Could Wiki security be an issue? Wiki leaks!

How can libraries use wikis?

A wiki could be used to develop an easily editable library website. They could be used to develop subject guides or to generate excitement for upcoming library events.

Did you know?

Wiki comes from the Hawaiian word for quick.


Some wikis I have looked at:


http://liswiki.org/wiki/Main_Page

http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/4040010

http://wikis.ala.org/readwriteconnect/index.php/ALA_wikis