Current Awareness

RSS, which stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication, is a method of delivering constantly changing web content to users.  An RSS document is called a 'feed' or 'channel'.  An RSS reader, or aggregator, allows you to organize and read RSS feeds from multiple sites in one place.

Why use RSS?

• Stay up-to-date: RSS allows you to receive the latest content from the sites that interest you.  You can receive RSS feeds from specific sections of journals or searches that you have performed in databases.
• Save time: Rather than frequently visiting multiple sites, RSS feeds deliver the content that you want to one place.
• Note: some platforms no longer offer an RSS option (Web of Science/ Clarivate products). However, RSS is currently available on PubMed and Elsevier and EBSCO platforms including Science Direct and Scopus.

To get started using RSS, you will need an RSS reader.  RSS readers allow you to collect and organize your RSS feeds in one place. Some options are listed below.