Sunday, June 24, 2007

What is RSS?

Colloquially referred to as Really Simple Syndication.
“RSS is … used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a "feed," "web feed," or "channel," contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated manner that's easier than checking them manually.”
–RSS. Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format)

Types of Information RSS Can Bring to You :

Clinical Guidelines
Grant Opportunities
Journal Table of Contents
News Headlines
News Search Results
Organizational News & Updates
PubMed Search Results
Web Searches

RSS Feed Libraries :

RSS4Lib: http://www.rss4lib.com
RSS Compendium: http://allrss.com/rssfeeds.html

SEE MORE :

http://www.slideshare.net/umhealthscienceslibraries/using-rss-personally-and-professionally

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