#9 Finding feeds

After much delay, I now get to writing a post about finding feeds.

Of the suggested tools that I had a play with Topix wasn't helpful in locating something of interest. I think this had much more to do with the layout than the content provided. To me it seemed that there were a few too many options. However, I liked the local content that was presented on the homepage, useful for the current election. Which reminds of a Blog that I must and will now subscribe to, Crikey.

By contrast, I really liked Technocrati, it's simple to use and search. I love the way that from the homepage there were 7 headings to choose from and when I clicked on one of the links (Entertainment - of course) I saw interesting stuff straight away - poor Kanye. And the scrolling information shows how much is out there.

But because I'm still a bit new to all this feed stuff, I think I'll come across feeds when I'm reading print. A bit old fashioned I know, but at the end of the day when you're on dial up at home, there's only so much searching and waiting you can do. However, I do like the fact my Internet explorer browser at home has an RSS function which I think will be a lot easier to add feeds.

One last thing, I did use the RSS feeds for journals found in our online databases and I think there is a lot of potential with this. Personally its a great way for me to manage various library journals according to my preferences.