Week 5 RSS & Newsreaders - 23 Things - SLA's Wiki Spaces
Reflections: Localize your learningsAsk Yourself
* How will using a feed reader change my web experience
I have been using a feed reader for a while (RSSOwl), which has enabled a much easier tracking of information from various sources, replacing many email list subscriptions & visits to websites. It also enables faster dissemination of such information to interested colleagues, etc.
* How can I use a feed reader to optimize my professional development?
I use my feed reader to stay up to date with various professional associations, library IT / law / general developments. It also alerts me to online training opportunities, often free (eg. SLA's 23 things).
* Can we use RSS feeds to enhance a resource we are currently providing to our users?
Definitely. Not only can it automate certain resources such as alerts & news, but also broaden the resources available. However, it is important not to forget that certain users do not have RSS feed readers, so that other routes may also need to be made available.
* Do RSS feeds help us to think about a new set of resources we can provide to our users?
Yes, if combined with blogs - it can allow user input via comments; plus, given that RSS feeds are multimedia, podcasts, videos, images can also be provided.
Reflections: Localize your learningsAsk Yourself
* How will using a feed reader change my web experience
I have been using a feed reader for a while (RSSOwl), which has enabled a much easier tracking of information from various sources, replacing many email list subscriptions & visits to websites. It also enables faster dissemination of such information to interested colleagues, etc.
* How can I use a feed reader to optimize my professional development?
I use my feed reader to stay up to date with various professional associations, library IT / law / general developments. It also alerts me to online training opportunities, often free (eg. SLA's 23 things).
* Can we use RSS feeds to enhance a resource we are currently providing to our users?
Definitely. Not only can it automate certain resources such as alerts & news, but also broaden the resources available. However, it is important not to forget that certain users do not have RSS feed readers, so that other routes may also need to be made available.
* Do RSS feeds help us to think about a new set of resources we can provide to our users?
Yes, if combined with blogs - it can allow user input via comments; plus, given that RSS feeds are multimedia, podcasts, videos, images can also be provided.
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