Blogging and RSS
Author | : Michael P. Sauers |
Publisher | : Information Today, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781573872683 |
ISBN-13 | : 1573872687 |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: In this helpful book, author, Internet trainer, and blogger Michael P. Sauers, MLS, shows how blogging and RSS technology can be easily and effectively used in the context of a library community. Sauers covers everything librarians need to know, beginning with an introduction to the blogging phenomenon and a review of the library "blogosphere." He recommends his favorite blogs, shares the opinions and advice of top librarian bloggers, and offers step-by-step instructions for creating, publishing, and syndicating a blog using free Web-based services, software, RSS feeds, and aggregators. A recommended reading list, examples of feed code, and a glossary round out the book. Book jacket.