electronic encyclopedias

A collection of essays that argue that collaboration between Wikipedia and libraries, cultural heritage institutions, and other communities of knowledge should be encouraged.

A guide to understanding, using, and contributing to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia.

A guide to using wikis for educational purposes that covers library, reciprocal, and student-produced wikis and provides examples and instructions for use.

Provides information about the company and its founder, discusses how its unique format differs from traditional encyclopedias, and explores some of its drawbacks. Includes color photos, a timeline, basic facts about the topic, a glossary, and an index.

Wikipedia is the product of a lot of hard work. It had its ups and downs and its failures and successes before becoming the Internet phenomenon it is today. This book details the journey, from the early life of Jimmy Wales through the height of Wikipedia's success.

Examines the history and popularity of Wikipedia, a multilingual Internet encyclopedia that features informative articles written by volunteers and edited by anyone.