RSS : in a library context Promoting a knowledge based NHS Andy Prue Web Development Librarian KSS...

RSS: in a library context

Promoting a knowledge based NHS

www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk

Andy PrueWeb Development Librarian

KSS Library & Knowledge Services Team



Session objectivesSession 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



What is RSS?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.

http://www.w3.org/WAI/highlights/about-rss.html



How do I find an RSS feed?How do I find an RSS feed?

How to find an RSS feed? [WHERE?]

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How does a feed work?(Metaphorically speaking)

How does a feed work?(Metaphorically speaking)

(2) http://www.thelancet.com/rssfeed/122.xml

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



How a feed works in practice?How a feed works in practice?

1. Find a feed (or a reporter in your field of interest)



2. Click on the link to view the content (your reporters stories)




3. Retrieve the feed URL/link (or your reporter’s content ready for dispatch)

http://mtwlibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default [Reporter on the ground at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Library]

http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.RSS.aspx [Reporter on the ground at SHALL Library SandPit)]

http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml [Reporter on the ground at the BBC]


http://mtwlibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://mtwlibrary.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.RSS.aspx

http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.RSS.aspx

http://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/rss.xml

Many Journals have adopted RSS for access to their latesttables of content



Feed example: JournalsFeed example: Journals

Some online databases have adopted RSS



Feed example: DatabasesFeed example: Databases

Even a certain library management system !!!



Feed example: DatabasesFeed example: Databases

Also in communities of practice: to share links



Feed example: sharing bookmarksFeed example: sharing bookmarks

http://www.connotea.org/

http://www.connotea.org/

or discussions



Feed example: sharing discussionsFeed example: sharing discussions

http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.MainPage.ashx

http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.MainPage.ashx



What is an RSS Reader Program?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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_reader

Examples of an RSS Reader Program

o NHS Evidence, MyLibrary http://www.library.nhs.uk/mylibrary/default.aspx

o Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader

o Multitude of others (including, Browser plugins & mobile apps)

http://www.library.nhs.uk/mylibrary/default.aspx



How does the RSS Reader Program work?How does the RSS Reader Program work?

Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader



How does the RSS Reader Program work?How does the RSS Reader Program work?

NHS Evidence, MyLibrary




Let’s prepare our RSS Work Space (our newsroom!)

ExerciseExercise

Google Reader http://www.google.com/reader > Google account details > An area of interest > RSS Reader program




Add a feed or two to our Reader (Let’s get our Hacks talking with the office!)

ExerciseExercise

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How do we create an RSS feed to share information?

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?



Google to the rescue!Google to the rescue!



What is a Google Bundle?What is a Google Bundle?

• What is a Google Bundle & how does it work?

• Build your own RSS feed



What is a Google Bundle?What is a Google Bundle?



How does a Google Bundle work?How does a Google Bundle work?

1. Using Google Reader subscribe to RSS feeds in your area ofinterest (get your reporters out in the field!)



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




3. Move your related feeds into the new folder(Assemble our journalist team)




5. Begin creating our ‘bundle’(Build our broadcasting centre)

6. Your bundle is now complete(Build our broadcasting centre)




7. Get your feed address(Establish our broadcast channel)







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8. Broadcast! (Get the latest news out!)




Build an RSS feed using Google Reader(Let’s get broadcasting!)

ExerciseExercise



ConclusionConclusion

• Developed an understanding and appreciation of RSS

• Practical knowledge of its use

• Ideas of how RSS can support on-going library processes



Useful linksUseful links

Web 2.0 & Knowledge Management e-Learning Resource (http://www.ksslibraries.nhs.uk/elearning/km/web2/w2/)

SouthEastLibrarySearch RSS Feed For Books on RSS(http://secn2.ent.sirsidynix.net.uk/client/rss/hitlist/default/q=+RSS+&qf=SUBJECT%09Subject%09Internet%09Internet&rw=0&tt=DIRECT& )

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