Firstly it is intereresting to note the wide range of information, that is out there all over the world. The resources are so up-to-date and relevant to what people actually need or require in their library.
Had a brief look at the Discovery resources,and it was interesting to note the pro's and con's of using wikis:
Firstly-it's easy to use and it's web-based(world-wide).Secondly you do not need to have any knowledge of HTML or other mark-up languages. Thirdly anyone can add or edit contents. It's free to open source options and is flexible and extensible.
Of it's cons-it's unorganized,is too open,not enough control and can have some spam or vanadalism attached.
St.Joseph Country library had a wide range of subject contents,which I found use-ful. For e.g. It's online catalogue(by keyword,title or call no,author or ISBN no or Subject. Patrons could give a book rating,pay their overdue fines by credit card,Have their history reading record up-to-date.
Their reference guide offers Dictionary/Encyclopedia information,online book enquires,search engines,maps & Directions etc....
Book Lover's Wiki (used by Princeston Library mainly offers Book Reviews ratings
& content guides to the Book reviews..
Library Success:is more like a catalogized content encyclopedia that offers wide range of library facilites & Procedures.Such as Reader's Advisory,Resource Sharing,Technology information, Training for Development Libraries for examples.And has A wide scope of knowledge available to anyone to obtain.Providing you were willing to join the library.
Note that all these information are useful,in different ways.And can or should be used in all libraries...
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