Cloud computing continues to
grow and offer benefits to individuals and libraries. In this program, we will look at the most popular cloud storage
sites and explore what else we can do beyond remote file storage! Learn how to use these sites for archiving as
well as how to collaborate, automate tasks, automatically back up data, host websites and public files, and more.
Rachel Eichen is a presenter who has had over four years of teaching experience. She teaches librarian-centric webinars on such topics as G-mail, Memes, and Reddit. She also currently works as a clinical trainer teaching nurses how to use smartphone software in the hospital. In the past, Rachel has taught computer classes to passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Rachel holds a Master’s degree in Library & Information Science and a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing.
14. SYNCING DIFFERENT DEVICES
Use the Desktop Version of Dropbox and keep all
documents/folders stored there.
Download the App for phones/tablets
Also – works with Google Drive, Box and other
Cloud Sites
19. BACK-UP WEBSITES
WordPress – BackWPup (http://backwpup.com/)
Automate back-ups restore entire website or specific file
Use Dropbox API to automate back –up for other
sites (dropbox.com/developers)
24. HOWTOACCESS
- Open Dropbox
on device and
read away
- Automate – and
send to your
Kindle
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28. CREATE YOUR SITE IN THE CLOUD?
Blogger (blogger.com)
Wordpress.com
Google Sites (sites.google.com)
http://pancake.io (connects with Dropbox)
29. MUSIC
You can also sync
music folders from
Itunes or your own
with Dropbox or like
storage site