This document discusses cloud computing for libraries. It defines cloud computing as moving from procuring and deploying hardware to managing and provisioning services. The cloud allows libraries to access resources from anywhere rather than being confined to what is housed in the physical building. The document outlines the types of cloud services including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). It discusses advantages like collaboration and cost savings but also issues around reliability, privacy, and security. The document considers implications of moving to the cloud for libraries and their users.
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