Skip to Main Content
It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.
ESR & Bethany Resources
Science & Technology Commons
Friends Collection & College Archives
Facilities & Services
Hours
Library Home
What is an RSS Feed
WHAT and WHY
An RSS feed allows the contents of a website to be sent to a reader
Handy for websites that update their content frequently
HOW
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication, Rich Site Summary or RDF Site Summary
Formats for "syndication" end in extensions .xml or .rss or .rdf
Symbols indicating a website with an RSS feed:
An "RSS reader" or "aggregator" is needed to produce the content
The reader subscribes to the RSS feed using a reader/aggregator
New content delivered as a site is updated
Earlham College • 801 National Road West • Richmond, Indiana 47374-4095
