This document discusses cloud computing and its emerging applications in libraries. It defines cloud computing as storing, accessing, and sharing data, applications, and computing power via the internet. The document outlines different types of cloud computing platforms and applications that can be used in libraries, such as digital libraries and institutional repositories. It notes advantages like cost savings, increased storage, and mobility. However, it also mentions disadvantages such as privacy concerns, lack of control over remote servers, and network issues. The conclusion states that adopting new technologies like cloud computing can increase the efficiency of library services and create more knowledge benefits.

1. An Emerging Phenomena in the Libraries
By
Swapna Bhide
&
Swapna Athvale

3. Introduction
 It’s a completely new technology.
 This phrase described act of storing, accessing and
sharing data, applications & computing power in cyber
space.
 It simplify processes and save time & money.

4. Cloud Computing: Meaning &
Definition
 It collects large amount of information stored on PC or
other equipment.
 Capable of integrating & putting them on public cloud for
serving users.
 Definiton:
“ Cloud computing is a method of running application
software and storing related data in central computing
system and providing access to customers or other users
through the Internet”

5. Types
Platform
Applications
SaaS
PaaS
IM/ Chat service
Archives management
software
IaaS
Institutional repository
discovery layer

6. Application in Libraries
 OCLC
 Library Automation
 Library OPAC
 Digital Library
 Digital Preservation
 Website hostings
 Library Blogs
 Institutional Repositories
 Library Services Promotion

7. Advantages
 Freedom to Explore
 Cost saving
 Increased storage
 Mobility
 Reduces energy consumption
 Increased reliability

8. Disadvantages
 Privacy concern
 Data ownership
 Network connectivity & bandwidth
 No control over remote servers, their software & utility

9. Conclusion
 Adoption of new technology- Cloud Computing
 Increased the efficiency of Library services
 Creates more knowledge benefits

10. References
 Goldner, Matt. Winds of Change: Libraries and Cloud Computing. OCLC, (
2010). Available online at http://www.oclc.org/multimedia/2011/files/IFLAwind of-change-paper.pdf ( retrievd on 2 oct 2013)
 Patel Bavesh N & More Sudhir P. Cloud Computing and It’s Application in
Libraries, Post-Modernisation of Librarianship, K.G.Joshi & N.G.Bedekar
College: Thane, 2011 p.133-140
 Taralekar Vishwas B. Cloud Computing And Libraries, Proceedings of
National Conference On Usage of E-Resources, 19th Dec 2012 Gurunank
Institution of management studies: Mumbai, p.7-11
 Sanchati, Rupesh & Kulkarni Gaurav. Cloud Computing in Digital &
University Libraries, Global Journal of Computer Science & Technolgy, 11
(12), p. 37-42