Yes, RSS can potentially mitigate information overload, but only if the user has the discipline to organize feeds and is stanch enough to limit the number of RSS. Otherwise RSS doesn't serve its purpose and doesn't make any difference.
I believe RSS is especially helpful for professionals who know exactly what journals, databases or publications they want to monitor. They are well served by RSS not only because it saves time but also because this way they don't risk to overlook an important publication.
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My thoughts exactly!
Great point about not overlooking an important publication! ~Jen
I agree with you on this one, unfortunately I am not one of those organized people!
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