March 24, 2012

RSS and newsreaders

What do I like about RSS and newsreaders?

I started using Google reader and RSS feeds last year – what a time saver!

Now I don’t have to visit websites and check them individually I just log into Google Reader. The best thing I think is that the content has had its presentation and formatting stripped away - no more useless annoying ads etc., which leaves only relevant and easy to understand content.

How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your personal life?

I am an avid orchid grower and house renovator. Having all the latest information and techniques on growing orchids and renovation all in one location is a great time saver. I also enjoy looking at historical books and manuscripts.

How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this technology?
Libraries can take advantage of RSS by publishing new content automatically. They can also provide the latest updates on collections, such as fiction and maybe teach clients how to use readers and RSS. RSS is free marketing and easier to market than sending out email campaigns to clients.



2 comments:

  1. This is good work Lynda. Did you find a good orchid site you could subscribe too?

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  2. Thanks Leonie, yes I found two sites with RSS -

    http://www.orchid-care-tips.com/masdevallia-orchid.html

    http://www.orchidcarezone.com/?s=cymbidiums&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit

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