Fostering Strong Web Communities

Thinking about the Library as a "web community", I am interested in learning about so-called "best practices" in how to build strong and vibrant ones.  Many of the most current ideas and models will come from the world of "enterprise" or business, I believe.  I recently came across the following link from the ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) and The Center for Association Leadership, which are self-described as

"two organizations linked together by a common belief and a common passion. We believe associations have the power to transform society for the better. Our passion is to help association professionals achieve previously unimaginable levels of performance. We do this by nurturing a community of really smart, creative, and interesting people - our members. In short, we connect great ideas and great people."   

In this online article from their website, two experts describe how to build strong web communities.

Meredith Farkas, a librarian who is the Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University in Vermont, links to the article as she continues the "conversation" about Comments and the need for moderating them in order to foster strong web communities.