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Cloud computing and library services

This document discusses the use of cloud computing for library services. It notes that within five years, all library collections, systems, and services will be driven into the cloud. It defines cloud computing and related concepts like web services and APIs. It explores how libraries can use the cloud for collaboration, mobility, services, and resource sharing. It contrasts the opportunities of scalability and lower costs with the challenges of security, connectivity and contingency planning. Trends include continued open source adoption and importance of data as a service. Tips are provided for both beginners and experts to experiment with cloud services.

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CLOUD COMPUTING Uses for Library Services Erik Mitchell, Ph.D. Assistant Director for Technology Services Z. Smith Reynolds Library Wake Forest University
Data Hosting Google Apps Communication Media “For
consumers,
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• PEW INTERNET TRUST The future of cloud computing - Janna Anderson, Lee Rainie 2010
Within five years, all library collections, systems, and services will be driven into the cloud. . . -- Taiga provocative statements 2011
DEFINING THE CLOUD pay for what you use service-focused easy to replicate scalable
RELATED CONCEPTS • Cloud computing “is a phrase that is being used today to describe the act of storing, accessing, and sharing data, applications, and computing power in cyberspace” - Pew Internet Trust • A Web service “is a software system designed to support interoperable machine-to-machine interaction over a network” - w3c.org • Applicationprogramming interface (API) “is a specification for allowing programs to exchange data"
WHAT IS SALESFORCE.COM?
FIT WITH LIBRARIES Collaboration Mobility Service Social / Marketing Resource sharing Metadata sharing Object preservation Service licensing
CLOUD COMPUTING IN LIBRARIES { Approach Systems OpenURL resolver, Stats Software manager, research guides, online reference Service catalog Integrated library system, Platforms Interlibrary loan, copyright compliance systems Discovery, digital repository, archives management, Infrastructure website, digital storage, institutional repository
CONTRASTING VIEWS OF CLOUD SOLUTIONS Opportunities Challenges Network foundation adds Lower initial cost complexity Collaboration with partners is Flexible, scalable as needed key Solutions tailored to fit specific Security, connectivity, service needs contingency plans are key
Client hardware Cloud Services Local Server IT 1% 29% 70% YEARLY IT EXPENDITURES
SAAS IAAS PAAS 32% 58% 9% CLOUD SERVICE DISTRIBUTION
TRENDS AND CHALLENGES Continued open source adoption in light of Cloud-based services Importance of Data as a Service - Web-service based ILS, Subscription focused services Selecting, implementing and managing services (e.g. Duracloud, Omeka, Webscale, Summon) Impact on - organization, finances, strategic direction, service, data
USE THE CLOUD TO ADDRESS CURRENT NEEDS Tips for the beginner Tips for the expert Use Google docs Try hosting services Create and upload a video Experiment with storage Pick a new cloud service Compare support platform and try it service options Read about hosted library- Pick a service and specific cloud services implement it
ALA PANEL ON CLOUD COMPUTING • Yan Han - University of Arizona • Carissa Smith - DuraCloud • Krista Stapelfeldt - Islandora • Chris Tonjes - DC Public Library http://bit.ly/alacloud2011