RSS is an acronym for "Really Simple Syndication" and is a format used to share content from a web site or web blog.
Subscribing to an RSS feed is easy and will help you:
- Keep track of what is new or updated on our Web site and other sites.
- Stay informed about the latest research materials in your area of study.
- Save time and energy by bringing content from important sites together for you all in one place.
How do I use RSS feeds?
RSS feeds can be read through an RSS-compatible browser such as Firefox (see details about Firefox's Live Bookmarks), or an RSS-compatible e-mail program such as Thunderbird (see details about how to set this up in Thunderbird).
You may also choose to download and install an RSS reader or aggregator, but before you try this type of software, you may wish to first try a free, Web-based reader called Bloglines.
Where can I find RSS feeds?
Although not every web site has an RSS feed, more and more feeds are coming online every day. Look for Orange RSS or XML buttons on your favorite web site. In addition, RSS feeds are sometimes labeled "Get Headlines" or "Syndicated Content". Usually clicking on these links will take you to the feed itself or some instructions on how to subscribe to the feed. A number of RSS directories list available feeds. A few to try:
What about the PSU Library's feeds?
We currently maintain some Library-related RSS feeds. If you have any suggestions for additional library feeds that would be useful for you please let us know by using our Suggestions/Comments form.