Elizabeth Burnett
Cloud computing is basically sharing resources and services over the internet rather than a local server. In libraries, cloud computing has the potential to make libraries more efficient. Kaushik and Kumar (2013) state that cloud computing in libraries has important applications for building digital libraries, searching library data, website hosting, searching scholarly data, file storage, and library automation.
Cloud computing can be beneficial for libraries because it can “simplify process and save time and money”, according to OCLC.org. Data is more easily shared between services and users. Also, libraries do not have to worry about maintenance of servers and backup, which is a huge advantage.
There are some possible drawbacks of cloud computing. For instance, some concern has been raised about cloud computing and privacy. But overall, the trend towards cloud computing in libraries and other institutions appears to be growing stronger and offering more efficiency and backup.
Resources
Kaushik, A. & Kumar, A. (2013). Application of cloud computing in libraries.
International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology, 3(4), 270-273.
OCLC Winds of Change: Libraries and Cloud Computing
http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/events/2011/files/IFLA-winds-of-change-paper.pdf
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