# 8 RSS

I had a hard time getting my head around the usefulness of RSS. Not so much in my personal life, but in the library setting. After I have used it for awhile, not just this brief exposure, I'm sure it would come to me -- slowly but surely. So like all good reference people I went looking for some insight into it's usefulness in the library setting. I found the Moxie librarian (I added her blog to my RSS list) (is that the right terminology??) and I think she answered it best. She has 10 point.
http://moxielibrarian.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/10-ways-libraries-can-use-rss/

10 Ways Libraries Can Use RSS
1. Create an RSS feed for new additions to the online catalog.
2. Create an RSS feed tied to a library card account for hold notifications and/or overdue materials.
3. Create an RSS feed for new programs and events posted on the library website.
4. Create an RSS feed for the library’s electronic newsletter.
5. Create an RSS feed for press releases and other media advisories.
6. Create an RSS feed for library closings, including emergency closings.
7. Create an RSS feed for library job openings.
8. Subscribe to a few RSS feeds, such as local news websites, and share the content on the library’s website. This could be included on a page containing other local resources and local links.
9. Subscribe to RSS feeds of interest to library customers and share the content on the customer’s personalized library webpage. Customers can choose to access selected RSS feeds, their library account information, subscription databases, and email/chat with a librarian all in one spot.
10. Subscribe to a few professional RSS feeds and share with library staff on the library intranet.

After I read through her list I said oh yeah I think I understand it better.