Contra Costa County Library - RSS at the Library

What is RSS?

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a convenient way to keep up with new content on Web sites. Instead of visiting multiple sites for new information, you can have information delivered directly to you in one place. Your information will typically appear with a headline and a brief summary, along with a link to the Web site. RSS has been adopted by many news agencies such as the Contra Costa Times, SFGate, BBC News, and National Public Radio.

How do I subscribe to the Library's RSS Service?

Copy the link of the feed(s) you are interested in below and add it to your newsreader. We are currently offering the following:

Newly Received Titles
Stay up-to-date on what has been recently added to our collection

General Library Information

Programs and Events
Up-to-date programs from your library delivered to you

What do I need to receive RSS feeds?

To take advantage of RSS feeds, you will need a newsreader, often called an "aggregator." While some aggregators are applications that must be installed on your computer, there are many freely available web-based versions such as MyYahoo! and MSN viewable through most Internet browsers. For a complete list of all Web-based and software readers available, visit the RSS Compendium.

How do I know if a Web site offers RSS feeds?

Most sites that offer RSS feeds diplay an icon similar to these:

These icons will frequently serve as buttons providing the link to the feed which you can then copy and paste into your aggregator. There are tools to help you discover what Web sites offer RSS feeds, such as the Blog Street Discovery Tool and the RSS Compendium.

Where can I learn more about RSS?

Good sources of information about RSS: