Transcript Libraries & RSS Presentation

LIBRARIES AND RSS
By:
Kelli Minter
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION TO RSS
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What is RSS?
Benefits of using RSS
How to access RSS
How to use RSS
Uses of RSS
Libraries and RSS
WHAT IS RSS?
Definitions of RSS
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RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently
updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, or
podcasts.
A RSS document, which is called a “feed” “web feed,” or
“channel” contains either a summary of content from and
associated web site or the full text.
RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite
web sites in an automated manner that’s easier than checking
them manually
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS
WHAT DOES RSS STAND FOR?
The initials “RSS” stands for several things:
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Really Simple Syndication
RDF Site Summary
Rich Site Summary
BENEFITS OF USING RSS
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Easy to stay informed
Privacy
Saves time
Effectively monitor an
ample amount of sites
Increases traffic on your
website
RSS INIDCATORS
http://www.slideshare.net/bcg8/using-web-20-principles-to-become-librarian-and-educator-20-rss-feeds
HOW TO ACCESS RSS
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By using a special
software called a “feed
reader” or “aggregator
4 main access methods:
-Desktop
-Web-based
-Built-in Readers
-Via Email
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS
RSS READERS
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Google Reader
(www.google.com/reader)
Bloglines
(www.bloglines.com)
NewsGator
(www.newsgator.com)
Blogbridge
(www.blogbridge.com)
HOW TO USE RSS
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Sign up for a reader
Click on RSS icon
Copy the URL
Paste the URL in your reader
Click “add feeds”
Subscribe
Browse headlines
USES OF RSS
Photos
 Music
 Blog Entries
 Podcasts
 Library Circulation
Records
 Table of Contents
 Any data that is
constantly updated
or added
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Source: http://www.slideshare.net/bcg8/using-web-20-principles-to-become-librarian-and-educator-20-rss-feeds
LIBRARIES CAN USE RSS FOR :
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Additions to the online catalog
Job openings
Promoting library programs and events
Library closings and emergency closing.
The library’s electronic newsletter
Hold notifications and or overdue materials
Source: http://moxielibrarian.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/10-ways-libraries-can-use-rss/
LIBRARIES AND RSS
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The Key:
Use tools that generate feeds automatically
Have a programmer create feeds from existing resources
What’s the point?
LIBRARIES AND RSS EXAMPLES
Library of Congress
Hennepin County
Library
CONCLUSION