What cloud computing really means
This article offered the following definitions in it's explanation of Cloud computing:
SaaS - A type of cloud computing that delivers a single application through the browser to thousands of customers.
Utility computing - This form of cloud computing is getting new life from Amazon.com, Sun, IBM, and others who now offer storage and virtual servers that IT can access on demand. Early enterprise adopters mainly use utility computing for supplemental, non-mission-critical needs,
Web services - Closely related to SaaS, Web service providers offer APIs that allow developers to exploit functionality.
Platform as a service - Another SaaS variation, this form of cloud computing delivers development environments as a service
MSP (managed service providers) - One of the oldest forms of cloud computing, a managed service is basically an application exposed to IT rather than to end-users.
Service commerce platforms - A hybrid of SaaS and MSP, this cloud computing service offers a service hub that users interact with.
Internet integration - The integration of cloud-based services is in its early days.
YouTube
Christopher Barnatt explains that cloud computing is closely related to web 2.0. He explains that the whole idea is to offer software as a service that you use on your browser and don't install into your own computer. He also introduced the idea of Hardware as a service (hsas)
The Davinci Institute
"Throughout history the role of the library was to serve as a storehouse, an archive of manuscripts, art, and important documents. The library was the center of information revered by most because each contained the foundational building blocks of information for all humanity."
Here are the trends that are affecting Library services today:
1 - Communication systems are continually changing the way people access information
2 - All technology ends. All technologies commonly used today will be replaced by something new.
3 - We haven’t yet reached the ultimate small particle for storage. But soon.
4 - Search Technology will become increasingly more complicated
5 - Time compression is changing the lifestyle of library patrons
6 - Over time we will be transitioning to a verbal society
7 - The demand for global information is growing exponentially
8 - The Stage is being set for a new era of Global Systems
9 – We are transitioning from a product-based economy to an experience based economy
10 - Libraries will transition from a center of information to a center of culture
Recommendations for Libraries:
1) Embrace new information technologies.
2) Create a technology advisory board and stay in close communication with them
3) Preserve the memories of your own communities.
4) Experiment with creative spaces. " Our best advice is to enjoy the journey and relish in the wonderment of what tomorrow may bring. "
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Hi Joy,
I enjoyed your summaries. In reference to the Davinci Institute article, I wonder to what extent librarians should really embrace new technologies. I agree that some technologies are important and lasting and should play a central role in library services. Others, however, are faddish and might waste scarce library resources. It seems to me that librarians might perhaps just sometimes embrace new technologies more because they don't want to appear outdated or obsolete than because those technologies actually enhance users' experiences in real ways. As librarians we have extremely important things to offer; we don't have to let our insecurities distract us from those things. Sometimes librarians seem to me like high school students jumping on the bandwagon of each new fashion that comes along.
I agree with Susan. Everyone wants to be hip and use words like digitize and web 2.0, even if these are more expensive and have dangerous repercussions. No one wants to be labeled as a Luddite or accused of loving Egyptian rag paper. But, the classics never die and the fads are found in the Salvation Army bins.
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