Choose the MultiRSS button and enter the links into your choice of over 30 RSS readers to receive continuous updates on News and Announcements from the Grinnell College Libraries.
What is RSS?
The acronym RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or Rich Site Summary. An RSS feed, also known as a news feed, is a syndicated news feed in an XML format that you can subscribe to.
How do I read RSS feeds?
RSS feeds are read with an application called an RSS reader or an aggregator. The following web-based readers are free, simple to use, and available from any place where you have Internet access:
For a comprehensive list of web-based RSS readers please visit RSS Compendium.
Why should I use a news feed reader?
Using an RSS feed reader allows you to be alerted when new articles on the topics you're interested in are available. Many feed readers will pop up a new window when a new article is available, or are integrated into mail clients or Web browsers. When you are alerted of a new article, you can click on a link that will take you directly to it.
How do I subscribe to RSS feeds?
- If the site has one of the RSS buttons, just right click on it.
- A new page will open up.
- Copy the URL of this page.
- Go to your RSS reader and follow the instructions for adding a feed. This will involve pasting the URL you copied.
