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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 CloudComputing Emily Sheehan Cloud Computing? Unlimited Storage Space Group Collaboration Cloud computing allows users to access data that is stored on remote servers. This informationis then accessible through any device that has an internet connection. Lower Costs Universal File Access double click to changethis text! Drag a cornerto scale proportionally. Multiple individuals can take part in the collaboration without having to be in the same location. "Cloud-based computing has the potential to be a great enabler; facilitating collaboration across departments,institutions and disciplines[.]" Libraries pay for the storage space that they need.Depending on the services used,the library can take advantage of freelimited storage, or pay a monthlyfee for more space. Sources: 1. http://www.oclc.org/content/dam/oclc/events/2011/files/IFLA-winds-of-change-paper.pdf2. http://www.researchinformation.info/features/feature.php?feature_id=4863. http://www.scribd.com/doc/90008387/Cloud-Computing-for-Libraries4. http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/blog/what-is-cloud-computing-and-how-will-it-affect-libraries Traditional computing requires librariesto purchase and maintain hardware and software. Cloud computing takesthat out of the equation by providing storage on remote servers. This allowslibraries to keep costs down. 2 1 4 3 2 help libraries? can 2 CloudComputing Emily Sheehan Across libraries, data is stored hundreds of times over, resulting in duplicated workloads.Having files such as cataloging data stored in in the cloud allows all libraries to have accessand make changes if needed.
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