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ISSN: 0741-9058
Online from: 1999
Subject Area: Library and Information Studies
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Using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools to keep current
| Title: | Using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools to keep current |
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| Author(s): | Cuiying Mu, (Commerce Information Librarian at Central Library, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. (cuiying.mu@canterbury.ac.nz)) |
| Citation: | Cuiying Mu, (2008) "Using RSS feeds and social bookmarking tools to keep current", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 25 Iss: 9, pp.10 - 11 |
| Keywords: | Information media, Information retrieval, Library users |
| Article type: | Case study |
| DOI: | 10.1108/07419050810946196 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| 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. |
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