LSSL 5391 Blogs and Blog Readers



For this post I am going to be writing about different blog cites that librarians can read and access for ideas in their own libraries. Also included in this post is the best feed reader that I prefer to read all these blogs on.

What Is Feedly?
https://feedly.com/i/discover

  Let's start with feed readers. If you are anything like me, you're probably thinking,"what the heck is that?!" At least this was me before I began this blog post. Now, I feel fairly proficient on the matter, and let me just say, the only way I can really describe feed readers is that they are amazing, time-saving genies. Really, that's what they are. According to Vicky Volvovski, she writes that a feed reader, or RSS app..."accesses web feeds published by websites, letting you aggregate and curate content you care about. Instead of visiting multiple sites, just open your favorite RSS app to see all new content in a central source. " (Volvovski) In general, a feed reader is a place where you can catch up on all of the new posts from blogs you follow. Amazing right?

  I recommend using the feed reader Feedly. Personally, I think it is the easiest feed reader to navigate and is very user friendly. It is free to use and can be accessed across multiple devices. How I choose to navigate Feedly is by strictly creating a page devoted to Tumblr cites. Using the many Tumblr cites I follow, I just bookmark those onto my Feedly account. This system works best for me, but feel free to use the Feedly feed reader however you wish. 

  Tumblr is a great place, full of tons of knowledge and ideas. I have used Tumblr in the past as a way to look up others opinions of movies and shows I enjoy during my fan fiction years (hey it was high school). However now, as a professional adult that definitely does not swoon over Matthew Crawley anymore, (Downton Abbey anyone?) I can navigate the professional side of Tumblr. There are many accounts of librarians sharing the good and the bad of the library profession. All the accounts are different, so you might need to do some digging and sift through until you can find what works best for you. Happy digging and I hope you can find a few blogs that interest you.  

Below are a few of the Tumblr blogs I follow on my Feedly account:

1. School Library Journal https://schoollibraryjournal.tumblr.com/
This is a great place to go for keeping up with news and recent changes in the library community. 

2. Scholastic Reads Podcast https://scholasticreadspodcast.tumblr.com/
Discussion and reviews about up and coming and recently released novels. 

Interesting point of view of a librarian in Sweden. I like to hear what other librarians are doing in their libraries, even ones abroad. 

4. Confessions of a School Librarian https://lets-just-dewey-it-blog.tumblr.com/
Blog from a middle school librarian. She posts great ideas and lessons she uses with her middle school readers.

5. Thoughts of a School Librarian https://thoughtsofaschoollibrarian.tumblr.com/
Similar to the above blog, however this one targets elementary aged students. She also posts fun memes and jokes that only librarians, book-lovers, and teachers would enjoy. 

Resources:

Volvovski, V. (2018, September 21). Retrieved from https://zapier.com/blog/best-rss-feed-reader-apps/

Comments

  1. UnknownJune 27, 2020 at 7:22 PM

    I like that you're following a library in Sweden! I didn't even think about all the cultural information that could be gleaned from other countries--plus, as an avid traveler (thanks, COVID), I like learning about how things are done elsewhere. I also picked Feedly because it's easier to use.

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  2. Cassidy's Library ScienceJuly 2, 2020 at 1:14 PM

    You really helped me actually see what Tumblr can be used for in the library world. I knew that there was a use, but for example, I did not know that Scholastic was on Tumblr! That is pretty cool. I will have to check it out!

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  3. Greissy LJuly 8, 2020 at 9:21 AM

    Hi Erin,
    I love how you described feeders as amazing, time-saving genies! What a great image :) What a good idea, following librarians from other countries. I follow across the country but haven't ventured outside the U.S. It's a 'duh, why wouldn't you?' moment for me!

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  4. RamirezReadsJuly 26, 2020 at 8:36 AM

    Feedly is hands down my ultimate go to blog reader choice as well. I found it to be user friendly and ready to use immediately, I discovered so many new blogs to follow within a short amount of time, and my feed is aesthetically pleasing without being overwhelming for me as a reader.

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  5. Bearded LibrarianJuly 27, 2020 at 1:32 PM

    Like you, I had never really used feed readers before this assignment, and I never really saw their point. After doing a bit of research, I've found that it helps keep all of the various news and sources I look at weekly into one easy-to-navigate place, and I've definitely found myself using it more, especially in my professional life. Feedly is my go-to feed reader now, although many of its competitors still offer a quality service.

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    1. Virginia RodriguezJuly 29, 2020 at 11:29 PM

      I totally agree with you Feedly was easy to navigate and user friendly. This is one application I most definitely recommend for its simplicity and and easy to create.

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