Wikis are websites which allow users to collaboratively develop a database of information. Pages can be added, deleted or altered by any member, and the pages are connected by hyperlinks and searchable by keyword, rather than set out by index, like an encylopaedia. Despite a few downsides, like possible misuse, credibility issues, or inaccuracies in information posted, a Wiki's advantage lies in the fact that information can be added and edited much faster by users than a conventional database.
Obviously, Wikipedia is the biggest, with over a million entries. But Wikis can be used in many more contexts. Like The Grand Rapid Public Library's wiki, which provides another information resource for library users.
I can see great potential here.
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