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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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