Cloud Computing for Libraries

• Main Author: Breeding, Marshall (Author)
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: London Facet Publishing 2012; ©2012
• Series: Tech set 1
• Subjects: Electronic information resources > Management; Cloud computing. > Library applications; Web services > Library applications
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• Physical Description: xiii, 121 pages illustrations 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781856048477 (paperback)

Cloud computing helps libraries shift away from owning and operating local servers to Web-based services. Part of the award-winning TECH SET series. this book equips you with the information and practical advice needed to evaluate the many opportunities to take advantage of cloud computing. Author Marshall Breeding walks you through applications that empower you to use technology without the constraints of a locally supported infrastructure, and provides more in-depth information and examples of how to plunge directly into suitable projects by taking advantage of free services offered by the top cloud services providers. Examples include using cloud-based supplemental storage, Google's suite of apps, Amazon's S3 and EC2 services to power your library website, and DuraCloud to host an online library media collection.