...Ankush Jasyal; Khushi Rawat; Atasi Sinhababu; Rupak Chakravarty Purpose This paper explores the adoption of cloud computing for digital preservation, focusing on the case of Preservica, a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based digital preservation solutions. This study aims...

...Elisha Ondieki Makori Purpose Modern technological solutions are rapidly changing the information landscape in library and information establishments. One such innovative solution that is gaining momentum in information centers is cloud computing. The purpose of this paper is to explore...

.... Cloud computing has become an attractive option for organizations, like libraries, that would prefer to concentrate on their core mission rather than IT issues (Wale, 2011). Shifting library core applications to cloud-based services will reduce or eliminate most or the entire local technical needs...

...Adetoun A Oyelude Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the following question: What is cloud computing? Design/methodology/approach – This paper surveys the current literature. Findings – Cloud computing is described in many ways. Originality/value – This paper...

...Mayank Yuvaraj Purpose – In recent years, a large number of organizations have found that cloud computing has many advantages leading to a surge in its adoption. Design/methodology/approach – Cloud computing involves the usage of large servers for the access of data, its storage...

... policies, which can be a major bureaucratic barrier for more expensive equipment, can be avoided. With the infrastructure in place, libraries can focus on ensuring that patrons have the information skills to access all the resources made available online. Cloud computing Library applications Moore’s...

...Jotham Milimo Wasike; Lawrence Njoroge Purpose – This paper aims to examine the types of cloud computing, models, characteristics, descriptions, applications, considerations for use and benefits of the following technologies to library users. Cloud computing has taken libraries in Kenya by storm...

...Sharon Q. Yang Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the latest information on cloud computing in a library context. Design/methodology/approach The paper adopts an investigative approach including literature review and vendor‐provided information. Findings Cloud computing...

... of cloud computing and Web collaboration, the ideas that are revolutionizing library automation in the 21st century. Design/methodology/approach The paper focuses on the two ideas driving library automation innovations, Web collaboration enabled by cloud computing. Findings Cloud computing...