RSS : in a library context

1. RSS:in a library context Andy PrueWeb Development LibrarianKSS Library & Knowledge Services Team www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

2. Session objectives • RSS Refresher • What is RSS? • What is an RSS reader (Google Reader, NHS Evidence, MyLibrary) • Application of RSS to ongoing libraryprocesses • PubMed searches • Journal TOC/current awareness • Library Management System • RSS & mobile applications www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

3. What is RSS? Aconcept, 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 www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

4. How do I find an RSS feed? How to find an RSS feed? [WHERE?] = www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

5. 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! (3) Broadcasting House(RSS Reader) (4) Packaged article (1) The Lancet Desk (Feed link) www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

6. How a feed works in practice? Find a feed (or a reporter in your field of interest) www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

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

8. How a feed works in practice? 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] www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

9. Feed example: Journals Many Journals have adopted RSS for access to their latest tables of content www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

10. Feed example: Databases Some online databases have adopted RSS www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

11. Feed example: Databases Even a certain library management system !!! www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

12. Feed example: sharing bookmarks Also in communities of practice: to share links http://www.connotea.org/ www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

13. Feed example: sharing discussions or discussions http://www.libraryservices.nhs.uk/wiki/Library_Sandpit.MainPage.ashx www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

14. 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 viewinghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_reader • Examples of an RSS Reader Program • NHS Evidence, MyLibraryhttp://www.library.nhs.uk/mylibrary/default.aspx • Google Readerhttp://www.google.com/reader • Multitude of others (including, Browser plugins & mobile apps) www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

15. How does the RSS Reader Program work? Google Readerhttp://www.google.com/reader www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

16. How does the RSS Reader Program work? NHS Evidence, MyLibrary www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

17. How does the RSS Reader Program work? NHS Evidence, MyLibrary www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

18. What is an RSS Reader Program? Exercise Let’s prepare our RSS Work Space (our newsroom!) Google Readerhttp://www.google.com/reader> Google account details > An area of interest > RSS Reader program www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

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

20. How do we create an RSS feed to share information? • Applications that harness collectiveintelligence • How can we share the information we find? • How can we provide added value to ourend-users? www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

21. Google to the rescue! Creating Google Reader RSS Bundles www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

22. What is a Google Bundle? • What is a Google Bundle & how does itwork? • Build your own RSS feed www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

23. What is a Google Bundle? www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

24. What is a Google Bundle? www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

25. How does a Google Bundle work? Using Google Reader subscribe to RSS feeds in your area ofinterest (get your reporters out in the field!) www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

26. How does a Google Bundle work? 2. Create a folder to manage your feeds www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

34. Conclusion • Developed an understanding and appreciation of RSS • Practical knowledge of its use • Ideas of how RSS can support on-goinglibrary processes www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS

35. Useful 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& ) www.southeastlibrarysearch.nhs.uk Promoting a knowledge based NHS