Whos

hungry
for RSS
Feeds
at the library
By Melaine
Campbell and
Jessica Morris

Ever feel overwhelmed with

internet?
A RSS Feed is a XML format
for quickly delivering
regularly changing
They are
web content from usually
represented
websites you
by an icon
subscribe from. that looks
like:

RSS is an acronym which stands for:

Really Simple Syndication
It has also been used as an acronym for

Rich Site Summary

RSS Feed Defined

It is a Web tool
that will
save you time and
trouble by
automatically
updating your
RSS feed
when new
information is
added.

RSS feeds
are also commonly
referred to as:
News Feeds, Web
Feeds,
RSS Streams, or RSS

RSS History
The first RSS Feed was
introduced in 1999 by
Netscape. In 2002, The
New York Times began
offering an RSS Feed.
In 2005 Web browsers
began integrating RSS
Feeds directly into their
products: Explorer,
Mozilla, Firefox, Safari.

Statistics
Who uses RSS Feeds?
- In a survey published Aug. 2014,
it was reported only 9.5% +/- 2.5%
error, use RSS Feeds or have used an RSS
Reader.
Common Uses
Blogs, News Alerts, Announcements,
Calendars, Etc.
Common Users
Service Industry, Real Estate, Teachers,
Libraries, Etc.

Reference Uses
Why Use RSS Feeds?
Users can . . .
- Access syndicated content
- Quickly obtain updated
information
- Customize feeds to interests
- Aggregation quickly scan
multiple streams

Librarian Reference uses

As a librarian, a RSS feed is a great
tool to use to keep up with current
events, new technologies, ALA
updates, and more.
Reading trends, Profession updates,
etc.
Libraries use RSS Feeds to keep
customers updated on new additions
to online catalog, new programs,

Example 1: OU
Library
http://libraries.ou.edu/

Example 2: EarlHam
College

http://library.earlham.edu/c.php?g=82627&p=532445

Example 3: Pioneer
Library

http://justsoyouknow.us/home/mpltop?format=feed&type=rss
http://pioneer.lib.ok.us/home/nortop?format=feed&type=rss

Example 4: New York Public

Library

http://www.nypl.org/help/rss-feeds

For Additional Information

RSS Specifications
http://www.rss-specifications.com
FeedForAll
http://www.feedforall.com
Blog Connection
http://www.blog-connection.com
Gov. Delivery
http://www.govdelivery.com/blog/201
3/03/rss-test-3/

References
Images
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http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ Toi-rh0Nm00/SgnLgroio5I/AAAAAAAADPw/EbautgaiLjs/s1600-h/love+rss+icon.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/travelinlibrarian/534589284/sizes/m/
http://blog.vanillaforums.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/rss-feed-subscribe.jpg
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http://stringcan.com/what-is-rss-and-do-i-need-it/
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Reference Continued
Web Sources
University of Oklahoma Libraries Home Page, accessed Sept. 4, 2014,
http://libraries.ou.edu/
Earlham College Libraries Home Page, accessed Sept. 8, 2014
http://library.earlham.edu/c.php?g=82627&p=532445
RSS Feeds List Home Page, accessed Sept. 8, 2014
http://rssfeedslist.org/who-still-uses-rss-feeds/
Blog Connection Home Page, accessed Sept. 12, 2014
http://www.blog-connection.com
New York Public Library RSS Page, Accessed Sept. 12, 2014
http://www.nypl.org/help/rss-feeds
Feed For All Home Page, accessed Sept. 12, 2014
http://www.feedforall.com
Gov Delivery Home Page , accessed Sept. 12, 2014
http://www.govdelivery.com/blog/2013/03/rss-test-3/
Library Success A Best Practices Wiki Home Page, accessed Sept. 4, 2014
http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=RSS
ProBlogger Home Page, accessed Sept. 4, 2014
http://www.problogger.net/what-is-rss/
RSS Specifactions Home Page, accessed Sept. 4, 2014
http://www.rss-specifications.com/rss-uses.htm
What is RSS? RSS Explained Home Page, accessed Sept. 4, 2014
http://www.whatisrss.com/