How easy or difficult was it to find articles that needed editing? Were the errors you found factual or grammar / spelling?
I was surprised that you didn't need a Wikipedia account to edit an article. One more reason to be slightly scared of Wikipedia. At feels like if you are willing to take the time to create an account you'd be more inclined to take editing an article more seriously. That is just a false security I know, but I still cringe a little at the thought of editing without an account. I went into an article about my favorite hockey team (Calgary Hitmen) and found the information accurate although the grammar (which is what I edited) wasn't great. While the information was accurate it wasn't extensive which was somewhat surprising. It talked about the head coaches, but gave little information about the assistant coaches, which is interesting since a number of the assistant coaches moved on to jobs in the NHL or are/were former NHL players, so I would think it would be worth mentioning.
I do use Wikipedia for Pop Culture information (actor bios, movie information) and on the reference desk if I am answering a reference question and usure of what exactly a customer is referring to I will go to Wikipedia to help provide context before doing serious searching in databases or in the catalogue. I think it has a role to play in that area although I would never use it as a definitive source (my Library School Profs drilled that into our heads the first day and clearly it stuck).
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