RSS Feeds

I have used RSS Feeds before for news updates and with my Assessment Blog I also experimented with adding an RSS Feed gadget. I used the RSS gadget to add a feed from NASA concerning Mars. Also, once back at home where the wireless is reliable, I was able to use Feedly with some degree of success. I am now following all bloggers through Feedly (which is a pretty silly name). I do like the idea of being informed through one platform rather than accessing news and what have you through different sites. It's definitely far more convenient.

It's another information source libraries can use in the networked world either for keeping clients up to date with the latest library news or for being kept informed on other items of interest to the client base. As with just about everything on the net it's important to rely on your own judgement and research rather than assuming that the RSS Feed you subscribe to is accurate. 




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RSS feeds

I have added an RSS feed gadget to my blog but some kind of security measure means it can't be viewed over a secure connection. So you'll need to take it on faith that the RSS feed is there. To keep any stress levels to a minimum, and reduce deaths through curiosity, I can let you know that is a feed to the ABC news website for world news.

Update! The RSS is now working as you'll note down the bottom of the blog. I'll just blame Google.

Multimedia Assessment Task

Surface pro from jbuckfield

I decided that as one of the assessment tasks for Multimedia also needed a powerpoint presentation that it would be a good idea to embed the presentation in my blog. It's a good way to practice the skills learned in Chandra's class. I also uploaded the presentation to Slideshare.

Chained Library (and correct referencing)

Wimborne, Chained Library  by www.dorsetforyou.com licenced under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

These are beautiful. Now you can buy a handful of pre-loved books from any Vinnies store for the princely sum $2.00

The referencing took me longer to get right than it ought to have done but I got there in the end.

Embedding Chandra's Presentation in my blog.

Still playing around with slideshare and embedding presentations in my blog. So far it's a better idea to use somebody else's presentation. I find the idea goes wrong somewhere between my brain and the screen. Still, it's the thought that counts isn't it?