I have played with all of the recommended searching tools; Feedster, Topix.net, Google Blog Search & Technorati. Feedster I found most challenging, mainly because my search results seemed to provide page upon page of irrelevant results, no matter how much I tried to limit my search requests. Possibly more play time is required on this tool. Otherwise, I liked the look and feel and functionality of Topix.net, Google Blog Search and Technorati. (I couldn't resist linking my blog to Technorati).
Some of the Library related feeds I located using the aforementioned searching tools include:
LISnews.org Public Library news (via Topix.net)
librariesinteract.info (with Google Blog Search)
Tame the Web: Libraries & Technology (* see note below)(through Technorati)
Other feeds, like iLibrarian and ResourceShelf I found simply by clicking on the 'related feeds' link when adding RSS subscriptions to my Bloglines account.
I also looked at the Ebsco database and have a clear understanding of how a search request RSS feed can become a specific subject alert or SDI (a selected dissemination of information - possibly old library and information management language?).
Recommended readings (or is that blogging?) - * Tame the Web and other blogs, like LibraryCrunch produced by Michael Stephens and Michael Casey are worth a look, especially in relation to this program and to gain a greater incite into how Web 2.0 technologies do and can influence the provision of library services. Happy reading.
All feeds discussed are located in my blogroll.
Finally, I just wanted to report that I was lucky enough to be able to reinforce my own learning this week by assisting a colleague subscribe to an RSS feed and give them tips on how to manipulate their Blog template.
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