One of the boxes that LibGuides allows you to create is the RSS feed box. The process is fairly straightforward, and only requires you to add the RSS feed url to the box. I’ve added a feed to the School of Law collection to the Law Library’s LibGuides homepage – have a look if you’re interested.

The easiest way to get the URL for the RSS feed on the Repository is to visit the Repository (http://ir.canterbury.ac.nz) and drill down to the level you want. You’ll normally see a nice bright orange RSS feed icon. Click on the RSS 2.0 link and then copy the url. In the School of Law’s case, (and by way of example) the URL is http://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/feed/rss_2.0/10092/707.

HOWEVER, this is a blunt tool and it may not suit you, as the collection level for the Repository is very broad. However, the idea is applicable to any other RSS feed, and you can still use the technique to tap into someone else’s subject-specific site, if the Repository doesn’t float your boat.

Cheers,

Grant.