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RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication
or Rich Site Summary or RDF Site Summary.
RSS allows Internet Users to receive a list of news and headlines of
interest from web sites without having to repeatedly visit each one to
obtain the information. The list is called a RSS feed
and is collected and displayed by a RSS Reader.
How do I know what web sites have RSS feeds?
Many kinds of web sites will have RSS feeds. Usually web sites which
will update regularly, such as news headlines, online journal table
of contents, blog's and job searching. You can use RSS for both professional
and personal interests.
When you see these icons, you will know the web site has a RSS feed:
See below for a list of recommended feeds
What is a RSS Reader?
An RSS reader is a program which collects and displays
your RSS feeds in the one location. There are several kinds of RSS Readers
available. Some are available through web sites like Bloglines, Yahoo
and MSN. Others are stand alone programs which you can download. For
a comprehensive list of readers please browse here: http://www.dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Internet/Clients/WWW/Feed_Readers/.
How do I use RSS?
To use RSS technology, you will need to register with a RSS reader
and then subscribe to the RSS feeds that you are interested in.
Click here for instructions
on how to register with a RSS Reader and subscribe to a feed.
What are the benefits of using RSS?
- RSS feeds are FREE to subscribe to
- Many RSS Readers are FREE to join or download
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RSS feeds keep you informed with the changes and
updates promptly
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Saves time as all updates are in the same place,
you don't spend time reading and rereading each one
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It's easy to browse the feed, then follow the link
to read the update further - searching is not required!
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You choose the updates that come to your reader
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RSS is not email and therefore your in-box is not
filled with "spam"
- Once you register with a reader, it only takes a few minutes to
subscribe to feeds
Some recommended RSS feeds by topic
Below are some of the RSS feeds we recommend. If you click on the
RSS icon 
you will go directly to the feed page. Copy the feed address [url]
and then paste it into your reader. See
Instructions for details on how to add feeds to your Bloglines
Reader.
Please ask staff if you have questions
about this.
To preview click on the title of the feed.
What do I do if I need Help?
- Contact us at the library, email
on library@eyeandear.org.au or telephone on 03 9929 8710
- Ask staff for a demonstration
- Ask staff to assist you in setting up this service or ask staff to set it up
for you
- Ask staff to recommend some RSS feeds or a RSS reader
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