RSS feeds have been around for years but are only now beginning to surface as a way to disseminate information on the Web

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is a lightweight XML format designed for sharing headlines and other Web content. Think of it as a distributable "What's New" for articles and content. Businesses are realizing that RSS feeds can drive traffic to their sites and solve email and spam problems.

Universities and enterprises are realizing that RSS feeds can be an effective tool for disseminating information. A common use is to use programs that display multiple RSS feeds in a single interface. This interface can be incorporated into a web page, allowing users to see news and product information from several websites at one time.

ProQuest is one of the first aggregators to utilize RSS feeds. It is an easy way for customers to create valuable, in-context links to their ProQuest subscription content. This enables customers to enhance services to their users by integrating the latest articles in a particular field into the corresponding e-resources page on their library website.

ProQuest will be delivering article and content updates through the links you see to the right. Take a look, enjoy, and please do not hesitate to provide feedback at platform.feedback@proquest.com or visit www.proquest.com/suggestions.

How do you get started? The first step is to install an RSS reader.

There are a lot of options, here are a few.

For PC users: Go to SharpReader

For Mac users: Try Shrook

A Web-based reader can be found at:
http://www.bloglines.com/

 

Examples of RSS Feeds

Library Page - Add links containing the latest news and information to your main library page

Faculty Page - Instructors can add RSS links to their webpage so students can access additional content relevant to recent and upcoming lectures

Course Syllabus - Professors can set up links to articles of interest that are related to designated course assignments

Currently Available RSS Feeds

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