This week I explored the world of RSS feeds. I can't say I'm a
total convert yet, but I do like the fact they are updated almost
instantly and you don't need to continually go into say a news website
for continual updates.
I took a look at the feeds discovery and found a few extra feeds of interest that I have since subscribed to.
How can I use this technology? I can't really say it's useful to me work wise yet (exception being Library Biz of course), but the personal feeds I've subscribed to look interesting and focus more on parenting issues.
I can see some benefits of RSS being used in Higher Education, especially useful for Research students, higher degree students, even employment vacancies.
Unless you're raising two pre-schoolers at the moment, I couldn't really recommend many RSS feeds.
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteRSS feeds are useful for those in higher education as you mentioned. You can even create RSS feeds to get updates on Library tools like the LibGuides, Library Search and Journal article or database search query alerts.
I personally use it to keep up to date with blogs I like to follow. I do have some Library related blogs that are great, like one on Information Literacy. Believe me you get hooked on following fave blogs. Some of my favourite personal blogs are Tiny Buddha, Zen Habits and Stepcase Lifehack.
Best wishes, Vicki