The library I studied for the Wiki portion of
Assignment 1 is Nola Brantley Memorial Library in my hometown of Warner Robins,
GA. The main characteristics of the Wiki are:
Library
Type:
Public
Population
Served: 100,000+
Main
Patrons: College students (there are three colleges in the
area that rely on Nola Brantley Memorial Library as their main library /
information center)
Services
Offered: computers, internet, Wi-Fi, books, audio books,
E-books, E-audio books, DVDs, VHS, C-Ds, online Test Prep, language Services
(available online through Mango), circulation of Materials, reference materials
(largest in Houston County), children’s story time, teen programs (i.e. video
game nights), printing, copying, computer training, computer classes, online
job search, and various subscriptions to online databases. E-books, computers,
computer training, online job search, reference, circulation, and Wi-Fi
services
Library
Requirements for Wiki: Installable software, page history available,
database storage, Free & Open source sharing
Wiki
Goal:
To allow patrons a virtual space to discuss library news, literature, research
inquiries / assistance, and share relevant information for library users. The overall
goal is to make library patrons feel involved at their local branch by allowing
them the freedom to discuss and update information on the Wiki platform.
Wiki
Chosen: Sycamore, listed on WikiMatrix.com, proves to be a
good choice for the library because it meets the requirements and is intended
for new users of wikis. Since the population served is rather small compared to
larger cities, the Sycamore wiki system would be adequate for the small
community that the library serves.
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