Using a wiki to publish a research guide

Mason, Elisa Using a wiki to publish a research guide. Library Hi Tech News, 2008, vol. 25, n. 9, pp. 17-21. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe the use of a wiki to publish a guide to the reference literature relating to refugees and forced migration. A case study format is employed to review the process of choosing an online publishing option, and selecting, building, and maintaining the wiki.

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: wikis, research guides, forced migration, refugees, electronic publishing, reference literature
Subjects: I. Information treatment for information services > IJ. Reference work.
L. Information technology and library technology > LC. Internet, including WWW.
H. Information sources, supports, channels. > HP. e-resources.
Depositing user: E. Mason
Date deposited: 18 Nov 2009
Last modified: 02 Oct 2014 12:15
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/13785

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