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What Is RSS and How Can Libraries Use It to Improve Patron Service?

Katherine Holvoet (Head, Government Documents and Microfilms, University of Utah, Mariott Library, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. (kate.holvoet@utah.edu))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 1 September 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

The aim is the provide an introduction to RSS feeds.

Design/methodology/approach

Description of the basic disc‐based audio‐video technologies.

Findings

Provides the baseline for types of RSS feeds and readers such as which are one of two categories, web‐based, or desktop based.

Originality/value

This paper is useful for information management professionals who seek greater understanding of the RSS feeds, uses in libraries and how to get started.

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Citation

Holvoet, K. (2006), "What Is RSS and How Can Libraries Use It to Improve Patron Service?", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 8, pp. 32-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610713718

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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