Abstract
RSS – great lightweight XML format for syndication, or confusing technology (does RSS stand for Really Simple Syndication, RDF Site Summary, Rich Site Summary – or something else?). This session aims to clarify the confusion and outline the potential for using RSS within Institutional Web site.
Topics to be covered in the session include:
- What can RSS offer me?
- The RSS standards wars
- A practical approach to use of RSS
- Models for creating RSS
- The RSS viewing environment
- Emerging RSS technologies such as Podcasting
- Quality assurance and trust issues
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session participants will:
- Have gained an understanding of the potential for RSS
- Be aware of the confusions over RSS terminology
- Understand the different approaches which can be used to create RSS
- Have seen examples of different types of RSS viewers
- Be in a position to make recommendations on use of RSS within their own institution
- Be aware of quality assurance issues which will need to be addressed