PHS Library Wiki: The Virtual Librarian

Goal: The goal of the PHS library Wiki is to provide 24/7 access to resources and instructional tools to insure that the students and staff of PHS are efficient and effective users of ideas and information.

Tool:  I chose Wikispaces to host my Wiki because, as an educator, I have a free, noncommercial space.  The toolbar is relatively simple to use.  Upload and imparting files, images, and Widgets very user friendly

Steps:

1. Register for Wikispaces (done).
2. Begin designing space (done).
3. Determine content, navigation, formats of information, etc., (in progress).

Challenges: While Wikispaces is relatively easy to use at a basic level, more sophisticated editing and format requires knowsledge of HTML and CSS, which, up until now, I have successfully avoided. 

Successful examples:

http://stmarksgreenlibrary.pbwiki.com/

http://teacherlibrarianwiki.pbwiki.com/

http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/

http://schools.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

A plan for follow-through and maintenance of your project: I've got a couple of ideas for follow-through and maintenance.  First, I'll devote the same block of time each week for review, updates, etc to the Wiki (of course, if I need to do on the fly changes, I'll do them).  Secondly, I truly want this to be an interactive experience, so I plan to provide professional develop to staff and instruction to students.   I really like the concept of students creating pathfinders that Springfield Township uses. (http://www.sdst.org/shs/library/pathfinder.html)