After learning about the many advantages of using RSS in library services as a tool to communicate and engage users, I decided to take a look at how the five largest public libraries (by population) in California incorporate RSS in their service.
I was amazed to discover that not only these libraries do not have an RSS icon on the homepage, but also they do not offer RSS subscriptions at all, except for Los Angeles County which offers RSS subscriptions for library events.
I also wanted to compare how the five largest academic libraries in California (by volumes held, according to ALA's Fact Sheet 22) are using RSS in their websites. I found out they all offer RSS for their users to subscribe to updates in research guides, new acquisitions, news and/or events.
While working on this assignment, I came across the San Jose Public Library website--which was redesigned recently. It has an RSS icon in the homepage that leads to a web page listing all the RSS subscriptions the library offers: videos, podcast, blog post on different subjects, events for different audiences, and new titles on several categories. I like their approach!
I also wanted to compare how the five largest academic libraries in California (by volumes held, according to ALA's Fact Sheet 22) are using RSS in their websites. I found out they all offer RSS for their users to subscribe to updates in research guides, new acquisitions, news and/or events.
While working on this assignment, I came across the San Jose Public Library website--which was redesigned recently. It has an RSS icon in the homepage that leads to a web page listing all the RSS subscriptions the library offers: videos, podcast, blog post on different subjects, events for different audiences, and new titles on several categories. I like their approach!
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