RSS : in a library context Promoting a knowledge based NHS Andy Prue Web Development Librarian KSS Library & Knowledge Services Team

Promoting a knowledge based NHS Session objectives RSS Refresher What is RSS? What is an RSS reader (Google Reader, NHS Evidence, MyLibrary) Application of RSS to ongoing library processes PubMed searches Journal TOC/current awareness Library Management System RSS & mobile applications

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is RSS? A concept, not an acronym [WHAT?] RSS is a method for getting and sending news and information. You can subscribe to an RSS feed and have the latest news and information sent to your RSS reader program. The RSS reader program will alert you when there is new information for you to read.

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How do I find an RSS feed? How to find an RSS feed? [WHERE?] =

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a feed work? (Metaphorically speaking) (2) New observational study in the treatment of breast cancer during pregnancy! (1) The Lancet Desk (Feed link) (3) Broadcasting House (RSS Reader) (4) Packaged article

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How a feed works in practice? 1.Find a feed (or a reporter in your field of interest)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS 2. Click on the link to view the content (your reporters stories) How a feed works in practice?

Promoting a knowledge based NHS 3. Retrieve the feed URL/link (or your reporter’s content ready for dispatch) default default [Reporter on the ground at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Library] Sandpit.RSS.aspx Sandpit.RSS.aspx [Reporter on the ground at SHALL Library SandPit)] [Reporter on the ground at the BBC] How a feed works in practice?

Many Journals have adopted RSS for access to their latest tables of content Promoting a knowledge based NHS Feed example: Journals

Some online databases have adopted RSS Promoting a knowledge based NHS Feed example: Databases

Even a certain library management system !!! Promoting a knowledge based NHS Feed example: Databases

Also in communities of practice: to share links Promoting a knowledge based NHS Feed example: sharing bookmarks

or discussions Promoting a knowledge based NHS Feed example: sharing discussions

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is an RSS Reader Program? An application for processing RSS feeds client software or a Web application which aggregates syndicated web content such as news headlines, blogs, podcasts, and video blogs (vlogs) in one location for easy viewing Examples of an RSS Reader Program o NHS Evidence, MyLibrary o Google Reader o Multitude of others (including, Browser plugins & mobile apps)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does the RSS Reader Program work? Google Reader

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does the RSS Reader Program work? NHS Evidence, MyLibrary

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does the RSS Reader Program work? NHS Evidence, MyLibrary

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is an RSS Reader Program? Let’s prepare our RSS Work Space (our newsroom!) Exercise Google Reader > Google account details > An area of interest > RSS Reader programhttp://

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is an RSS Reader Program? Add a feed or two to our Reader (Let’s get our Hacks talking with the office!) Exercise ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ( ( ( (

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How do we create an RSS feed to share information? Applications that harness collective intelligence How can we share the information we find? How can we provide added value to our end-users?

Promoting a knowledge based NHS Google to the rescue!

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is a Google Bundle? What is a Google Bundle & how does it work? Build your own RSS feed

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is a Google Bundle?

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is a Google Bundle?

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? 1. Using Google Reader subscribe to RSS feeds in your area of interest (get your reporters out in the field!)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? 2. Create a folder to manage your feeds How does a Google Bundle work? 2. Create a folder to manage your feeds

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? 3. Move your related feeds into the new folder (Assemble our journalist team)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? 5.Begin creating our ‘bundle’ (Build our broadcasting centre)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? 5.Begin creating our ‘bundle’ (Build our broadcasting centre)

6.Your bundle is now complete (Build our broadcasting centre) Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work?

7.Get your feed address (Establish our broadcast channel) Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work?

Promoting a knowledge based NHS How does a Google Bundle work? ( ( ( ( ( (( ( ( ( ( ( 8.Broadcast! (Get the latest news out!)

Promoting a knowledge based NHS What is an RSS Reader Program? Build an RSS feed using Google Reader (Let’s get broadcasting!) Exercise

Promoting a knowledge based NHS Conclusion Developed an understanding and appreciation of RSS Practical knowledge of its use Ideas of how RSS can support on-going library processes

Promoting a knowledge based NHS Useful links Web 2.0 & Knowledge Management e-Learning Resource ( SouthEastLibrarySearch RSS Feed For Books on RSS ( Subject%09Internet%09Internet&rw=0&tt=DIRECT& ) Subject%09Internet%09Internet&rw=0&tt=DIRECT&