Saturday, December 9, 2017

LSSL 5391 BLOGS AND BLOG READERS

BLOGS AND BLOG READERS

Prior to this class I had never heard of feed readers.  Even after I read the article,  The 12 Best RSS Reader Apps to Follow your Favorite Blogs, Sites, and feeds https://zapier.com/blog/best-rss-feed-reader-apps/ I was still hesitant to pick one of the many feed readers available.  One of the basic requirements I wanted in a feed reader was it had to be free.  Another requirement was it had to be compatible with my Iphone.  First, I downloaded Newsify.  I liked the easy to read layout but it was not very colorful.  On my phone it resembled a newspaper. I did like the fact that it was self-explanatory and had some little pop-ups that guided me to the next step.  Although I like the format and features of Newsify, I felt it still needed more flair.  I continued to search.  Finally, I found Feedly.  It is user-friendly and free! The iPhone app is colorful and fairly easy to use.  Since there is always something I want to read, but don’t have enough time during my work day, I really liked the option to bookmark articles to read later.   The sites I wanted to include in my feed reader pertain to being a mom, sp. Ed teacher, and a MLS student.  I searched for sites that relate to libraries, special education library resources, technology integration and award winning books. Unfortunately, I have not been able to incorporate blogs into my feed reader.  I will keep searching on how to accomplish that.
1.      http://awfullibrarybooks.net/This site is a collection of library holdings that are amusing and/or questionable for libraries trying to maintain a current and relevant collection.  Contained in this site are actual library holdings. 

2.      http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ Library Journal reports news about the library world, emphasizing public libraries, and offers feature articles about aspects of professional practice. It also reviews library-related materials and equipment.

3.      http://www.slj.com/ School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality journalism and reviews for more than 60 years, SLJ produces award-winning features and news coverage on: literacy, best practices, technology, education policy and other issues of interest to the school library and greater educator community.


4.      https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/  The Children’s Book Review, Named One Of The ALSC (Association For Library Service To Children) Great Web Sites For Kids, Is A Resource Devoted To Children’s Literature And Literacy. We Publish Reviews And Book Lists Of The Best Books For Kids Of All Ages. We Also Produce Author And Illustrator Interviews And Share Literacy Based Articles That Help Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, Teachers And Librarians To Grow Readers.


5.      http://lisnews.org/ LISNews is a collaborative weblog devoted to current events and news in the world of Library and Information Science. 

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