Readings for week #11 (unit 12)

Using a wiki to manage a library instruction program, Creating the academic library folksonomy and How a ragtag band created wikipedia (video):
I found the article on using a wiki to manage library instruction pretty interesting. I think that the applications for these free software tools are huge and we are only seeing the tip of the iceberg. I'm do not consider myself to be too technologically savvy but I think I understand the gist of what a wiki is and how it is created. I'm actually kind of excited to give this a try at my own workplace.
I was less impressed with the article on social tagging, honestly because I did not understand it very well. I get that while searching it would be nice to have a way to save important url's or bookmark information, but I'm not sure that this is something that is user-friendly - I think I need to learn more about it.
As for the wiki creation video, I loved it! I am not a wiki-snob- I take it for what it is, a noble effort that is not perfect to give everyone free access to a wealth of knowledge. Better still is the fact that it is not some huge, private company with its' own "product" to promote. For all you doubters- take it with a grain of salt, use it as a starting point and be grateful for people in the world who are trying to improve the lives of others at no cost to you or anyone else!