RSS: Examples, Case Studies, and Fun!

...And Blogs Too



Steven M. Cohen

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Blog Intro

  • Do I need to do this?
  • Yes? No?
  • OK

Blogs are good for libraries...but RSS is better

  • Marketing the librarian
  • Updates to new databases/changes in databases
  • New books
  • Internal communication for reference desk.
  • Yes, this can be internal - In most cases, they are.
  • All blogs come with an RSS Feed

Someone ask me this question:

  • Why is this better than an e-mail newsletter?

Legal Considerations

RSS 101 - Let's Talk

Library-Related RSS Feeds

Legal Feeds

Government

Can't get everything via RSS

Customize Customize Customize.



Libraries are getting hip to RSS Technology



Social Software



PubSub Stuff

  • Weblogs & Syndicated Web Feeds
  • SEC Filings
  • Press Releases
  • Newsgroups
  • Community Lists


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