I logged into Google Reader and searched for some RSS feeds. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of different feeds they had available. I usually only read RSS feeds by adding them to Firefox. Then I can quickly look at the headlines and decide if they're worth reading. At work I have a few feeds relating to my current duties- blogs and websites that are very practical or have updates on what's happening with a specific product. I skim through them once a day to see if there's anything relevant. At home I have a lot of blogs added, news, places that have funny cat pictures and some of the more general library science feeds like LISNews or the Shifted Librarian.
I added a few librarian feeds. then decided to see what else was out there. Google Reader recommended New Arrivals: Adult Audio-visual - DVDs, Melbourne Metblogs, and Bills Digest - Parliamentary Library.
I like RSS feeds because they allow you to skim headlines rather than have to wade through a blog. I think they're a great way to save time and keep up to date with whatever takes your interest. I like that the library offers the public a number of feeds. I think any time the library has a blog, or a page that is frequently updated (e.g. What's New), there should be an RSS option.
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