Monday, February 9, 2009

Thing 4: RSS and Newsreaders

What do I like about RSS and newsreaders? WOW! What do I NOT like about them? This is really neat! I have always seen the little orange box with the little sound waves coming out of the lower left corner, but to FINALLY be able to particiapte is something else. In addition to adding my library's feed, I was able to include one of my faorite things in the world...MY world...Disney world! OK, so it's fan based, but it's actually really interesting to follow other people''s vacations and plan for my own based on what these folks suggest. I also like following professional sites that allow me to pick up on ideas.


As far as the easiest tool is concerned, I'd have to say that it was my very own interest. Can I say that? I read some of my coworkers, and sother coworkers made suggestions, knowing ull well r f


What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?
How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your library or personal life?
How can librarian staff or media specialists use RSS or take advantage of this technology?
Which tool for finding feeds was easiest to use?
What other tools or ways did you find to locate newsfeeds?
Find any great sources we should all add to our feed reader?

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