Feed Readers
This is the first time I have been introduced to feed readers. I had never heard of these websites. Though, after reading through some reviews and understanding their purpose I can see why so many people have used them. These handy websites allow the user to keep up to date with blog posts, videos, news, and much more. It allows the users to have all the interests in one single page that is constantly being updated. I see it as a Twitter, but for news and information that narrows only the information the user wants.
From the options of several feed readers I decided to use Feedly. It has been a favorite for many people after Google Reader got discontinued. When looking through the pros and cons of different RSS Feedly seemed like a better fit for me. I liked the simplicity of the web layout compared to others that I looked into like Selfoss. When using Feedly one simply has to do a search with keywords and a list of possible blogs will pop up. Then one just adds it to a feed similar to creating a folder in a desktop.
I made 5 feeds that could assist me on my way to become a librarian. The first folder I named it Library News. In this section I followed blogs from the Library of Congress and ALA. Since starting my masters these have been websites I regular find myself browsing through. I wondered if I could find them through the use I Feedly. As soon as I did a search they came up and I quickly clicked the follow button. These websites have important information that a librarian must read to keep up with current news that affect them. The difference between following these websites on Feedly is they post a blog on material that librarians would find useful.
The next feed I named Discover Books. This folder was to generate a resources to find new reads. I followed Goodreads, Kirkus, and SLJ. There blog post contain recommendations on top readings for different age levels. The third feed was called Definitely No Books. I also followed pages that gave reviews on books that they did not like. I thought that it would give me different views on readings to narrow down collection options.
The fourth section was designated for technology resources. As an educator integrating technology is an important aspect to integrate. I foresee that as a librarian it will still be a crucial aspect to implement. I followed the Verge that posts on newest technology and apps. This will be an area that I will look into new pages to follow. While the fifth I followed librarians that gave tips on running a library or wrote about activities that they did with their students. One of these awesome librarians goes by Daring Librarian and posts things such as how to use Bitmoji to make a great back to school presentation.
Blogs to follow:
http://awfullibrarybooks.net/slow-your-roll/
https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1370-shelf-discipline-how-to-read-more-before-your-next-book-spree
http://librarian.net/stax/4907/ask-a-librarian-what-do-i-do-with-these-old-books/
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/08/a-library-for-you/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/3/17800810/home-of-future-smart-entertainment-tv-speaker-alexa-assistant-grant-imahara
From the options of several feed readers I decided to use Feedly. It has been a favorite for many people after Google Reader got discontinued. When looking through the pros and cons of different RSS Feedly seemed like a better fit for me. I liked the simplicity of the web layout compared to others that I looked into like Selfoss. When using Feedly one simply has to do a search with keywords and a list of possible blogs will pop up. Then one just adds it to a feed similar to creating a folder in a desktop.
I made 5 feeds that could assist me on my way to become a librarian. The first folder I named it Library News. In this section I followed blogs from the Library of Congress and ALA. Since starting my masters these have been websites I regular find myself browsing through. I wondered if I could find them through the use I Feedly. As soon as I did a search they came up and I quickly clicked the follow button. These websites have important information that a librarian must read to keep up with current news that affect them. The difference between following these websites on Feedly is they post a blog on material that librarians would find useful.
The next feed I named Discover Books. This folder was to generate a resources to find new reads. I followed Goodreads, Kirkus, and SLJ. There blog post contain recommendations on top readings for different age levels. The third feed was called Definitely No Books. I also followed pages that gave reviews on books that they did not like. I thought that it would give me different views on readings to narrow down collection options.
The fourth section was designated for technology resources. As an educator integrating technology is an important aspect to integrate. I foresee that as a librarian it will still be a crucial aspect to implement. I followed the Verge that posts on newest technology and apps. This will be an area that I will look into new pages to follow. While the fifth I followed librarians that gave tips on running a library or wrote about activities that they did with their students. One of these awesome librarians goes by Daring Librarian and posts things such as how to use Bitmoji to make a great back to school presentation.
Blogs to follow:
http://awfullibrarybooks.net/slow-your-roll/
https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/1370-shelf-discipline-how-to-read-more-before-your-next-book-spree
http://librarian.net/stax/4907/ask-a-librarian-what-do-i-do-with-these-old-books/
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/08/a-library-for-you/
https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/3/17800810/home-of-future-smart-entertainment-tv-speaker-alexa-assistant-grant-imahara
I love how you divided your feed up on Feedly. I didn't think to break my feed up like that. I'll have to relook at how I set mine up and adjust.
ReplyDeleteI also liked the organization in Feedly. I liked the fact that I could deleted blogs or folders I created.
ReplyDeleteI also like the organization in feedly. The organization is great and I like how it was broken up into parts. Great Work!!
ReplyDeleteCynthia,
ReplyDeleteI like the organization feely offers. You are able to organize it and make it easy to follow at the same time that you can get insightful information. Like you I also believe that as librarians technology an extremely important aspect of our job. The other important aspect of it is to keep up-to-date on technology throughout the years.