RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication and is a way to distribute new content to users of RSS readers or news aggregators. RSS feeds are XML files that generally contain simple headlines or titles and brief descriptions; if a user wishes to read more about a particular item, they click on the link to go to the corresponding website.

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How Do I Subscribe to RSS Feeds?

To subscribe to a RSS feed, you must have a RSS reader or news aggregator. There are many readers on the web that can be downloaded for free as well as more full-featured versions that can be purchased. There are free web-based readers like Google Reader and Bloglines as well as RSS features on web browsers like Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox (Live Bookmarks).

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How Do I Subscribe to a UMP RSS Feed?

To subscribe to a UMP RSS feed:

Select the RSS feed you would like to subscribe to.
Copy the URL of the RSS feed from the web address bar.
Open your reader, select "Add" and insert the URL.

UMP's RSS feeds will be updated monthly; when there is new content, your reader will update the feed.

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Terms of Service

The University of Michigan Press reserves the right to change its RSS feed service or conditions of use at any time. Linking to our feeds is permissable with the following conditions: (1) the feeds must be attributed to the University of Michigan Press; (2) you must provide a link to UMP's website at: http://www.press.umich.edu in close proximity to our content; (3) your site is not an adult content site that contains any objectionable or offensive material.

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