Blogs and Blog Readers
Feed Readers
I came across an article that informed me about Feed Readers. I did not really know much about these items and wanted to give you my take on a few that were mentioned and which one I would choose as a librarian. Our campus is an Apple campus and my main criteria would need to be applicable for Mac computers.
** Feedly **
free and there are upgrades available for more features from $5.00- $18.00. The five blogs below can be added without too much manipulating of the program. Access to the blogs is as easy as 1...2...3... Once the site is up and running the way you would like to to run, several of your viewers will enjoy the features of easily being able to learn about Feedly and want to create one themselves!
https://feedly.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/topics/29951-about-feedly
I enjoyed using Feedly free with a few features that are easily accessible within the program.
Other Feed Readers you may want to look into are:
Feedbin https://feedbin.com/ - available with a free trial. I preferred more interaction within the program.
Reader 4 https://reederapp.com/ - must buy an app, therefore I didn't try it.
Article:
https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-rss-reader-os-x/
Blogs
I came across an article that informed me about Feed Readers. I did not really know much about these items and wanted to give you my take on a few that were mentioned and which one I would choose as a librarian. Our campus is an Apple campus and my main criteria would need to be applicable for Mac computers.
** Feedly **
free and there are upgrades available for more features from $5.00- $18.00. The five blogs below can be added without too much manipulating of the program. Access to the blogs is as easy as 1...2...3... Once the site is up and running the way you would like to to run, several of your viewers will enjoy the features of easily being able to learn about Feedly and want to create one themselves!
https://feedly.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/topics/29951-about-feedly
I enjoyed using Feedly free with a few features that are easily accessible within the program.
Other Feed Readers you may want to look into are:
Feedbin https://feedbin.com/ - available with a free trial. I preferred more interaction within the program.
Reader 4 https://reederapp.com/ - must buy an app, therefore I didn't try it.
Article:
https://thesweetsetup.com/apps/best-rss-reader-os-x/
Blogs
Blogging is becoming one of the fastest ways to reach your audience. Consider a blog if you want to share your experiences, knowledge, ideas, findings, or show you are an expert in your field.
Librarians share knowledge in many ways and I have found a few you may be interested in viewing as well.
Here are a few school librarian blogs that are a cut above the rest:
The Blue Skunk offered book recommendations for professional book studies, adult tips and suggestions, plus as you look through the blog, you find answers to questions you have always been thinking of ;)
I was impressed by the practical handouts or informative information for secondary teachers. Ms. Hamilton has won several awards for her blog and sees to keep up to date on pertinent information teachers are dealing with today.
https://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/
I appreciated the Daring Librarian's presentation slides. As a new librarian, these help me understand the behind the scene jobs or tasks librarians do in order to get the word out about literacy. A librarian is so much more than a person behind the counter :)
I appreciated the Daring Librarian's presentation slides. As a new librarian, these help me understand the behind the scene jobs or tasks librarians do in order to get the word out about literacy. A librarian is so much more than a person behind the counter :)
Ms. Miller is an ambassador to many organizations throughout the country and not just local. The more involved a person can be, the more knowledgeable we become in our profession. Be a part of it all, don't hold back, and share, share, share!
Ms. Yingling reads a lot! Middle school students trust and appreciate a librarian who knows books. They will ask you for information or recommendations.
Follow her lead and
READ-READ-READ!
Tumblr
Need a new way to reach the community? Another format or platform is Tumblr. Tumblr seems to be similar to Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook where you can add messages, links, pics, and so much more. You can even design the backgrounds to fit your style. Give it a try!
New Tumbler Account I am trying out :) Still new and fresh, so please be patient.
Here are a few others that I am now currently following. Each one has a few new tips, suggestions, advice, and all for the sake of exploring the wonderful world of literacy!
Check them out, you may want to follow them too:
Thank you for sharing the Tumblr accounts that you are now following. They have awesome information about libraries. I enjoyed reading Ms. Yingling blog. I had not come across this one, so I am glad you shared this one as well. I don't teach secondary, but I do have students that are ready for lots of these YA books she reviews. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe Daring Librarian seems to be a popular choice to follow...I follow that blog and I have noticed lots of other librarians who follow them as well. I will have to look into the other blogs too for future reference.
ReplyDeleteI also didn't know much about Feed Readers, this helped me find sources to use. Ms. Yingling's blog seems like its going to be very beneficial especially since I work with middle school students.
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