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RSS: Feed MeMichael SauersTechnology Innovation LibrarianNebraska Library Commission
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What is RSS?Depending on who you ask it stands for either “Really Simple Syndication”, “Rich Site Summary”, or “RDF Site Summary”.“Really Simple Syndication” is the de facto definition today.RSS is an XML language for syndicating items on the Internet.
RSSHistory
NCompass Live: RSS: Feed Me
How does RSS work?6SubscribeReadInformation ReceiverInformation Provider
Implications of RSSInformation is received in a single locationInformation is received quicklyThe need to visit the originating Web site is reducedand…
The possible end of this:The possible end of this!http://www.flickr.com/photos/17642817@N00/2660204217/
E-mail model9http://www.flickr.com/photos/54806507@N00/143725085/
RSS model10http://www.flickr.com/photos/19967853@N00/12496426/
What does RSS look like?   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0“>   <channel>      <title>Nebraska Library Commission Blog</title>      <link>http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/blogs/NLC/</link>      <description>Bringing together people and information</description>      <language>en</language>      <copyright>Copyright 2007</copyright>      <lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 07:34:17 -0600</lastBuildDate>      <generator>http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/</generator>      <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs>       <item>         <title>New depository directories</title>         <description>	  <![CDATA[<p>The directories of Nebraska's federal and state depository libraries          got a new look recently.  Contact names and emails of library staff will be          updated automatically when our comprehensive library directory is updated.  The           depository directories are located at <a href="http://http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/          docs/nefed.asp">http://http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/docs/nefed.asp</a></p>]]> 	  </description><link>http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/blogs/NLC/2007/05/new_depository_directories.html</link><guid>http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/blogs/NLC/2007/05/new_depository_directories.html</guid>         <category domain="http://www.sixapart.com/ns/types#category">Information             Resources</category>         <pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2007 07:28:43 -0600</pubDate>      </item>   </channel></rss>
How can I find feeds?12
feedmil13
BlogrollsA list ofblogs/feedsread by ablogger
The RSS iconLook for an orange icon:Depending on your aggregator, the subscription procedure may range from copying and pasting the link to right-clicking and selecting “subscribe”.Luckily, a standard icon has emerged. http://www.feedicons.com/
PodcastsUsing RSS to syndicate audio contentRSS 2.0 <enclosure>Like adding an attachment to an e-mailAudio FormatsMP3 (Open Source)AAC (Apple Proprietary)iPod not necessary
Podcasts in iTunes
Notable FeedsLibrarian.netwww.librarian.netLISNewswww.lisnews.comThe Shifted Librariantheshiftedlibrarian.comThe Travelin’ Librariantravelinlibrarian.infoTame the Webtametheweb.com/ttwblogUnshelvedwww.overduemedia.comPaperCutspapercuts.tscpl.orgGizmodowww.gizmodo.com
Security Now!www.grc.com/securitynow.htm
Inside The Net &This Week in Tech (TWiT)thisweekintech.com
BoingBoingboingboing.net
Google News
isbn.nu
del.icio.us
FlickrWhat is an Aggregator?An aggregator (or news aggregator) is a type of software that retrieves syndicated Web content that is supplied in the form of a web feed (RSS, Atom and other XML formats), and that are published by weblogs, podcasts, vlogs, and mainstream mass media websites.-WikipediaIt’s what you need to retrieve and read RSS feeds.
Why do I need an aggregator?Well, if you don’t use an aggregator RSS files will look like this…
RSS file in IE8
Atom file in IE8
RSS file in Firefox 3
RSS file in Chrome
Why do I need an aggregator?Most importantly it makes the content of the feed readableGathers the content of multiple feeds in a single locationChecks for updates automaticallyNotifies you of new informationDisplays only new items for youMay allow you to sort and save information
Types of AggregatorsClientBuilt-inServer-basedWeb-based service
FeedReader (client)
Firefox 328
InternetExplorer 8
Google Reader (Web-based service)
Go Live
Integrating feed content into your Web site32Grab content from multiple RSS feedsReduce and/or mash itRepublish it on your site
Feed2JS33
Feed2JS34
Feed2JS35
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