RSS

1.  Why should libraries care about RSS?

            First, a RSS feed is a great way to help keep organized on information.  Last week, we discussed how to not become overwhelmed with information with all the different tools available to us, and I think that using an RSS feed is one way to maintain the vast world of information.  For libraries I believe that using RSS feeds will not only help their patrons but also help the librarians.  For the patrons, being able to have a library with RSS will help them stay informed of what is going on at the library in a different capacity than using a social networking site.  For librarians, subscribing to different RSS feeds will keep them informed of what is going on at other libraries or companies that they follow on a consisted basis.  Being able to gather up-to-date information from different sites in one location will also cut down on the time that it takes to visit each site.  Overall, I believe that libraries should care about RSS because it will help them grow in knowledge and provide their patrons with the information that they are looking to obtain. 

            I personally trust Google’s Reader to store all of the sites that I follow.  Through this site, I am able to find all of the up to date information that I am looking for.  Many of the sites that I follow have been suggested to me while I have been attending SJSU, and I find that this has provided me a nice start to learning more about the world of libraries.  By using the Reader, I am able to see full articles of information rather than short tweets about things.  This helps provide me more details about an item that I may find important.  I would strongly suggest that libraries use some type of RSS feed to help them manage information.