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==What is RSS?==
 
==What is RSS?==
  
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a handy way to make information come to '''YOU'''. It's an XML file format that allows content to be distributed to those who subscribe to it. When you see one of these icons -  - or terms like "syndicate this site," you'll know you can subscribe! You view your subscriptions using a content aggregator, also called a news reader.  
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RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a handy way to make information come to '''YOU'''. It's an XML file format that allows content to be distributed to those who subscribe to it. When you see one of the standard RSS icons or terms like "syndicate this site," you'll know you can subscribe! You view your subscriptions using a content aggregator, also called a news reader.
  
 
==Why do librarians need to know about blogs, wikis, and RSS?==
 
==Why do librarians need to know about blogs, wikis, and RSS?==
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RSS is a great way to keep up-to-date in the field and filter information by subscribing to blog feeds. It brings the gift of serendipity - you find out things you didn't know you wanted to know! RSS can be used to "push" information to your audience by embedding feeds on your website. Share news, automatically update new book lists, and feature teen-interest content.
 
RSS is a great way to keep up-to-date in the field and filter information by subscribing to blog feeds. It brings the gift of serendipity - you find out things you didn't know you wanted to know! RSS can be used to "push" information to your audience by embedding feeds on your website. Share news, automatically update new book lists, and feature teen-interest content.
  
==Free or low-cost blogging services:==
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==Blog, wiki, and RSS tools==
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===Free or low-cost blogging services:===
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*[http://www.blogger.com Blogger.com]
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*[http://classblogmeister.com/ Blogmeister] (from David Warlick)
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*[http://edublogs.org/ Edublogs.org] (for educators)
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*[http://www.livejournal.com Livejournal.com]
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*[http://wordpress.com/ WordPress] (for local hosting]
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===Free or low-cost wiki services:===
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*[http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki]
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*[http://www.wikispaces.com/ Wikispaces]
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*[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki]
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*[http://www.wikimatrix.org/ WikiMatrix], a tool to compare the features of wiki services and software
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===RSS aggregators===
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*[http://www.bloglines.com Bloglines]
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*[https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?hl=en&nui=1&service=reader&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Freader%2Fview%2F%3Fhl%3Den%26tab%3Dwy Google Reader]
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Bloglines and Google Reader are "RSS for regular people" -- they're server based, so you can get to your feeds from anywhere.
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==Where to go for more information==
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*[http://commoncraft.com/rss_plain_english RSS in Plain English]
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*[http://www.commoncraft.com/video-wikis-plain-english Wikis in Plain English]
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*[http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/links/index.php?title=Welcome_to_the_Blogging_Libraries_Wiki Blogging Libraries Wiki]
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*[http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki] (particularly the section called [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Library_2.0_Services_to_Teens_-_Best_Practices Library 2.0 Services to Teens])
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*[http://yalibrarian.com/yalib_wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page TeenLibWiki], for librarians serving teens
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*[http://teacherlibrarianwiki.pbwiki.com/ Teacher Librarian Wiki]
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*[http://preetamrai.com/weblog/archives/2005/04/25/bloglines-how-to-keep-track-of-hundreds-of-blogs-and-some-news-and-some-podcasts-and-some-flickrs-photos-etc-etc/ RSS tutorial from betterdays]
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*[http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/ YALSA blog]
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*[http://www.leonline.com/yalsa/SocialNetworkingToolkit_March07.pdf YALSA's Social Networking Toolkit] (PDF)
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 5 May 2014

What are blogs, wikis, and RSS?

Blogs, wikis, and RSS are Web 2.0 tools. Think of Web 2.0 as a "read/write environment" rather than "read only." It is characterized by tools that invite participation, content creation, and sharing. Creators of blogs and wikis can generally determine privacy settings as well as choose who can post or edit.

What is a blog?

A web log (or blog) is a website that contains chronologically arranged postings which typically look like diary entries, announcements, news, or commentary - depending on the purpose of the blog. Blogging allows interaction from readers in the form of comments. Blogs can also utilize tags which allow readers to track their favorite blog posts.

What is a wiki?

A wiki is a website that can be collaboratively authored and edited. The most famous wiki is Wikipedia, but wikis can be used to great advantage on a smaller scale as well.

What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a handy way to make information come to YOU. It's an XML file format that allows content to be distributed to those who subscribe to it. When you see one of the standard RSS icons or terms like "syndicate this site," you'll know you can subscribe! You view your subscriptions using a content aggregator, also called a news reader.

Why do librarians need to know about blogs, wikis, and RSS?

Blogs and wikis give libraries new ways to market and deliver their services, and to incorporate user feedback and participation. RSS allows librarians to stay up to date and to push the latest information about library services out to teens and other library users.

How are libraries using blogs, wikis and RSS?

Libraries use blogs as newsy "house organs" (like newsletters), to host programming and teaching activities (e.g., book discussions), or even in lieu of traditional websites.

Libraries use wikis for any project in which more heads are better than one. Wikis can be used to host student-created pathfinders and projects, teen-written book reviews, library documentation or policies, and guides to ... whatever!

RSS is a great way to keep up-to-date in the field and filter information by subscribing to blog feeds. It brings the gift of serendipity - you find out things you didn't know you wanted to know! RSS can be used to "push" information to your audience by embedding feeds on your website. Share news, automatically update new book lists, and feature teen-interest content.

Blog, wiki, and RSS tools

Free or low-cost blogging services:

Free or low-cost wiki services:

RSS aggregators

Bloglines and Google Reader are "RSS for regular people" -- they're server based, so you can get to your feeds from anywhere.

Where to go for more information
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