RSS feeds and Newsreaders

As a nonuser of RSS feeds and newsreaders, this exercise has shown me the convenience of gathering all new information about my interests in one place. There will be a need for a major change in attitude required to become familiar with the use of this facility but it could be of great value in my personal usage of the internet information platform.

I can see that these technologies would be valuable to the library staff by allowing them to set up a collection matrix to gather information and follow the progress of development of any subject which would assist in answering questions from clients. The ability to use these and to train clients in their use would speed up the provision or dispersion of information available to everyone and reduce the workload of some areas, particularly research, within the library industry.

Library Professional Development

Mlinar, Courtney. "Library Professional Development" online

http://libprofdev.wordpress.com/ viewed 31st july 2013

Courtney Mlinar is the Liaison Librarian for the Colleges of Pharmacy and Dental Medicine in the Health Professions Division Library at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position occupied provides authority to the Blog created to share information with fellow library professionals. It contains information relating to the available professional development opportunities offered by various training providers or organisations within the Library industry. It gives information about the provider, the medium of delivery, the authors of the presentations, the prospective audience and the expected learning outcomes of the event. There is also reference made to any technical requirements necessary, fees to be charged, the location and times of the event, how to register and the contact details for the organisation for registration.

Still Talking about Old Technology?

by David Lee King on July 16, 2013

King, David Lee. "Still Talking about Old Technology" Blog post on July 16, 2013

http://www.davidleeking.com/2013/07/16/still-talking-about-old-technology/

David Lee King is a consultant whose expertise is in the field of Library planning and emerging trends. He is employed as a presenter and public speaker within this field mostly by companies within the Washington D C area. This indicates that he is a respected person within his field of expertise and gives authority to his writings. The aim of this blog is to indicate to readers that even though they may be considering the use of "new" Technologies within their institutions, these technologies may indeed not be cutting edge ideas. The comments attached to this post indicate some of the problems which are to be encountered by organisations when attempting to introduce new equipment and ideas. It shows an interesting aspect about "new technology"