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I want! I want!
Using RSS to Stay Current for Professional and Personal Development
Presented by:Joan, Joe, Kok Seng, Rajen
And Selected Content from Charlotte’s Workshop onRSS to Special Libraries: Law Librarians
Overview of Web 2.0
What is Web 2.0?
Development of online services that encourages collaboration, communication and information sharing
Examples of 2.0 services/tools
Seen One of These Before?
www.rssboard.org/rss-icon-collection
RSS Simply Put
http://www.thinkartificial.org/web/how-to-make-the-most-of-rss-feeds-redux/
RSS Feed Readers
• Internet Explorer 7 and above [Demo]
• RSS Reader [Software]
• Smart Phone
• Google Reader [Hands-On]
Using IE7: Step 1
Using IE7: Step 2
Using IE7: Step 3
Using IE7: Step 4
Using IE7: Step 5
RSS Reader
SmartPhone
Library Uses and Applications of RSS
What Do We Want from a CA?
From User’s Perspective:• T______• Customised • Doesn’t clog inbox• F______• Easy to use• A______
From Library’s perspective:• Same as the client• S_______• Free• Ability to repackage
content
Some Ideas for Using RSS
Wusterman (2004) lists and describes them, including announcements, extended services, e-journals and table of contents services, reference service, library blogs, web resource annoucements, search resource, books, newsgroups, search results, and RSS based search engines.
Source: Wusterman, J. (2004). RSS: The Latest Feed. Library Hi Tech 22:404-13
• New additions to the collection in the OPAC • Users circulation services e.g. for holds notifications/overdues/opening hours • New programs and events posted on the library website/newsletters
• Job openings
• Subscribe to professional feeds and share with library staff on the library intranet
Source:10 ways Libraries can use RSS http://moxielibrarian.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/10-ways-libraries-can-use-rss/
Setting Up a Feed Using Google Readerwww.google.com/reader
RSS in 3 Easy Steps
• Step 1: Find a Resource you want to get feeds from
• Step 2: Right click on the RSS icon and Copy Shortcut
• Step 3: Add the subscription in your Feed ReaderLet’s try out one…
Hands-On
www.channelnewsasia.com
Finding and Copying the Feed
Google Reader
Adding a Feed
Viewing your Feed
Research Guide: A Resource for RSS Feeds
Uploading of Feeds OPML Files
• Shared Drive
W:\Information Exchange\Collaborative Projects\Email RSS Feed\OPM L Files
• • You can upload all or choose the category you
interested in.
How Do I Upload an OPML File?...
Manage Subscriptions
Settings: What you can do
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