Wiki
I have explored the use of wikis and the potential for libraries. There seems to be potential for library staff and communities to share content.
I still have doubts for encyclopedias such as Wikipedia - I know that it's popular and well used but as contributors are anonymous it is often hard to verify the accuracy of the information.
One of my students actually 'made up' a person and it wasn't detected for 6 months - what happens if someone used that information in the meantime?
Also, there have cases of slander and court cases have resulted. An interesting article was written in The Guardian, October 24 2005 called "Can you trust Wikipedia?" which is worth a look. Newer reports suggest that interest is waning but I don't think it will ever go due to it's popularity.
Google has gotten into the act by launching Knol which is a reviewed and refereed wikipedia that allows people to post comments. All articles are identified by an author so there is transparency. Will this overtake Wikipedia in use and popularity - time will tell!
YouTube
Here's a fun video called Conan the Librarian which is a good laugh!
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=mZHoHaAYHq8
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