Current Content Alerts through RSS Feeds: A Web 2.0 Approach

Using RSS (Really simple Syndication) is one of the best ways of keeping ourselves updated. The feeds are very helpful for providing Current Content alerts Service (CCAS) to users in a systematic way. In this paper, the first part focuses on providing CCAS using RSS feeds through Google Reader, Feed Burner for the users using gmail facility. It also describes the process of setting the alerts using the above said tools and linking with Website for more visibility of the users. The second part of the paper deals with the data analysis of the users accessing information using the CCAS provided by the Nirma University Libraries (NULs) using RSS feeds and found that users are very well satisfied with this initiative.