best example of cloud computing is my academic digital library
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ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AND
CLOUD COMPUTING
Aman PandeyCSE, 7th SEM
0510cs111003
Outline of the Presentation
• What is Cloud Computing
• Concept of Cloud Computing
• Use of Cloud Computing in Library
• Cloud Computing and Library Services
• Advantages of Cloud Computing
• Limitation of Cloud Computing
• Conclusion
Are We Using Cloud Computing in Library?
“YES”
Definition of Cloud Computing
VMware, the global leader invirtualization and cloud infrastructuredefinition" "Cloud computing is a newapproach that reduces IT complexityby leveraging the efficient pooling ofon-demand, self-managed virtualinfrastructure, consumed as a service"
(http://www.vmware.com/ap/cloud-computing.html)
Definition of Cloud Computing
According to Wikipedia:
"Cloud computing is Internet-basedcomputing, whereby shared resource,software, and information are providedto computers and other devices ondemand, like the electricity grid.“
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_computing)
Types of Cloud Computing
Software as a Service (Saas)Platforms as a Service (Paas)Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas)
Welcome to the
New World of
Cloud Computing
• Just make you familiar with Cloud Computing and its Services
1
• Explore Cloud Computing and how it can be used for providing library services
2
• Pros and Cons of Cloud Computing3
Our effort is to:
Why Cloud Computing
Dr. Ranganathan’s fourth principle very much applied when we say Cloud Computing. Save the time of reader by providing information anytime anywhere.
We should be able to design our services in such a way that a user gets it 24x7, if having good internet connectivity.
More efficient and speedy distribution of library services with lower cost
To be continue…
Continue…
American multinational Computer TechnologyCompany Dell is currently working on a projectcalled “Ophelia”, a potentially game changingdevice that is essentially a virtual computer thatcan be accessed anywhere. Project Opheliawould allow a user to access their owncomputer and its applications on any connecteddevices.
Simultaneously multiple users can use providedresources and services
Constant performance that is monitored by theservice provider
SO NOW, IT IS TIME FOR LIBRARIAN TO
CONCENTRATE ON PROVIDING PRO-ACTIVE SERVICES
AND MOVE FROM GENERAL SERVICE TO PERSONALIZE
INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE USERS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF ACADEMIC COMMUNITY RATHER THAN
HUNTING FOR TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER THE
SERVICES.
Current LeadersKey Players in Cloud Computing Platforms (adapted from Lakshmanan (2009))
Company Cloud Computing
Platform
Year of
Launch
Key Offering
Amazon.com AWS (Amazon Web
Services)
2006 Infrastructure as a service (Storage
Computing), Datasets and Content
Distribution
Microsoft Azure 2009 Application platform as a service (.Net,
SQL data services )
Google Google App. Engine 2008 Web Application Platform as Service
IBM
Salesforce.com
Blue Cloud Force.com 2008 Proprietary 4GL Web application as an
demand platform
Use of Cloud Computing in Library
Data: Bibliographic, Digital, Administrative, License,Access and Preservation.
Content: Collections, Subscriptions, Print, Publishing.
Services : Library as Place, Content Access, ContentCreation, Instruction, Research, Preservation.
Experience: Research, Study Support, Peer basedCollaboration, IT Exploration
Trends of Clud Computing
500
625700
810
1000
1300
300
600
900
1200
1500
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Cloud Storage Subscriber Numbers
Million
Forecast
Source: Institute of Engineering and Technology, IHS © Graphic News
Library Services using Cloud
MendeleyWorldcat
Research Gate
ExLibris
Google Scholar
Library Thing
Dropbox
Google AppsGoogle Sites, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Chat…
Cloud Storage Comparison
Storage Service Comparison on a Annual Basis
Service
Provider
Free First Payment tier Second Payment
tier
Amazon 5GB 20GB ($10) 50GB ($25)
Apple iCloud 5GB 25GB ($40) 50GB ($100)
Box 5GB 25GB ($120) 50GB ($240)
Dropbox 2GB 100GB ($100) 200GB ($200)
Google Drive 5GB 25GB ($30) 100GB ($60)
Microsoft
SkyDrive
7GB 27GB ($10) 57GB ($25)
Mega 50GB 400GB ($120) 2TB ($240)
Core Advantages
Cost saving: You pay for what you use
Easy on installation and maintenance
Increased storage
Highly automated
Flexibility
Better mobility
Shared resources
Back up and restoration
Data security and privacy
Network connectivity and bandwidth
Service unavailability due to power outage
Dependence on outside agencies
Limited flexibility
Cost
Knowledge and integration
Long term stability of service provider
Disadvantages
Cloud Computing is in a period of strong growth, but thistechnology is still has some issues of security andsomewhat it is immature. Government TechnologyResearch Alliance (GTRA) research showed that the mostcommon concern about implementing Cloud Computingtechnology was security.
The real value of cloud computing is that it makes yourlibrary related software and data available transparentlyand everywhere including in latest available smart phonedevices.
We are all aware, country like India faced problems likedigital divide and off course very low internet bandwidth.So, benefit of new technology can be reached to limitedarea of educational area.
Conclusion
QUESTION PLEASE?
THANK YOU