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Article Information:
Title:
Using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools to keep current
Author(s):
Cuiying Mu
Journal:
Year:
2008
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
10 - 11
DOI:
10.1108/07419050810946196
Publisher:
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Abstract:
Purpose – With really simple syndication (RSS), library users can have information delivered to them automatically, instead of spending large amount of time searching databases, web sites and blogs for new literature in their subject fields. The availability of social bookmarking tools gives researchers new ways to discover, share and store information for their research. This paper aims to provide information on how academic librarians can use RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools as mechanisms of current awareness and resource discovery.
Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the ways of keeping current using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools.
Findings – RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools help manage information and save time as well as increase access to new information.
Originality/value – The paper showcases how academic librarians at the University of Canterbury Library teach students to stay current by using RSS feeds and social bookmarking for current awareness and resource discovery.
Keywords:
Information media,
Information retrieval,
Library users
Article Type:
Case study
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Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050810946196