RSS

It is a useful tool to help bring the latest news to me from my favorite sites without having to search for them by myself.
RSS readers are a real time saver. After adding the sites to the RSS reader I can then just check the inbox to receive the newest updates.

The sites that I selected for my RSS reader include those that relate to my career and also some which suit my personal interests, as well as a couple of recommended sites that I find fascinating also:

The Powerhouse Museum’s picture of the day blog. -it is an interesting site because everyday I can view beautiful and professional photos.
ABS for librarians
Librarybytes (Helene Blowers blog)
ABC News
Sydney Morning Herald

I can see how useful this technology might be in my work. It can help to keep librarians and customers up to date on the latest information concerning libraries.

Libraries can use RSS and take advantage of this new technology by using it as a marketing and promotional tool.
It is a good idea to incorporate RSS feeds into the library website so that developments in bookweek, holiday activities and other events can be advertised on the library's sites and can be easily passed onto the customers.

The blogs from South West library show online bookclub discussions, they also feature Microsoft Excel tips online and other local community events that might interest patrons.
These blogs allow patrons to comment so that libraries can improve services.

I have also added the RSS feed [Librarybytes(Hellene Blowers blog)] to my blog.