Use of cloud computing technology as an application in libraries
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The document discusses cloud computing and its implications for library services, highlighting its categories (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), advantages, and limitations. It emphasizes the potential for cloud computing to improve library operations by providing greater efficiency, cost savings, and accessibility, while acknowledging security concerns and the digital divide in countries like India. The presentation concludes with the potential for libraries to enhance their web presence and service delivery through cloud technology.
Use of cloud computing technology as an application in libraries
- 1. Dr. Mohd Asif Khan Sr. Library and information officer National Institute of public Finance and Policy New Delhi India asifkniit@gmail.com
- 2. What is Cloud Computing Concept of Cloud Computing Use of Cloud Computing in Library Cloud Computing and Library Services Advantages of Cloud Computing Limitation of Cloud Computing Conclusion
- 3. Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices on demand through the Internet” DACUN Library Committee
- 4. “… means using Web services for our computing needs which could include using software applications, storing data, accessing computing power, or using a platform to build applications. “ Continue…
- 5. Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet.
- 6. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure as a Service (Iaas) Platforms as a Service (Paas) Software as a Service (Saas)
- 8. The applications are accessible from various client devices through a thin client interface such as a web browser (e.g., web-based email). The user does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure including network, servers, operating systems, storage, or even individual application capabilities, with the possible exception of limited user- specific application configuration settings.
- 9. PaaS provides an application platform, or middleware, as a service on which developers can build and deploy custom applications. Common solutions provided in this tier range from APIs and tools to database and business process management systems to security integration, allowing developers to build applications and run them on the infrastructure that the cloud vendor owns and maintains.
- 10. It is the capability provided to the user to enable processing, storage, networks, and other fundamental computing resources where the user is able to deploy and run arbitrary software, which can include operating systems and applications. The user does not manage or control the underlying cloud infrastructure but has control over operating systems, storage, deployed applications, and possibly limited control of select networking components.
- 11. Public clouds: computing environment are open for use to anyone who wants to sign up and use them. These are run by vendors andapplications from different customers are likely to be mixed together on the cloud’s servers, storage systems, and networks. Examples of a public cloud: Amazon Web Services and Google's AppEngine Continue…
- 12. Private cloud : is basically an organization that needs more control over their data than they can get by using a vendor hosted service. A hybrid cloud :combine both public and private cloud models.
- 14. Dr. Ranganathan’s fourth principle very much applied when we say Cloud Computing. Save the time of reader by providing information anytime anywhere. We should be able to design our services in such a way that a user gets it 24x7, if having good internet connectivity. More efficient and speedy distribution of library services with lower cost Continued…
- 15. American multinational Computer Technology Company Dell is currently working on a project called “Ophelia”, a potentially game changing device that is essentially a virtual computer that can be accessed anywhere. Project Ophelia would allow a user to access their own computer and its applications on any connected devices. Simultaneously multiple users can use provided resources and services Constant performance that is monitored by the service provider.
- 16. So turning to cloud computing and libraries, are their real problems that can be solved? The answer is yes. The library community can apply the concept of cloud computing to amplify the power of cooperation and to build a significant, unified presence on the Web. This approach to computing can help libraries save time and money while simplifying workflows. A brief list of potential areas of improvement could include: Continue…
- 17. Most library computer systems are built on pre- Web technology Systems distributed across the Net using pre- Web technology are harder and more costly to integrate Libraries store and maintain much of the same data hundreds and thousands of times With library data scatter across distributed systems the library’s Web presence is weakened
- 19. Cloud computing reduce energy consumption significantly. The 1000 plus US government data centers, for example, were consuming 6 billion kWh of energy in 2006, and if left unchecked, the consumption can be double by 2011. Cloud computing involves centralizing the computing resources on the Internet (the cloud) and making these available to those who need it, when needed. Because the resources are shared by many, capacity utilization goes up. And modern developments like virtualization can make the same resources available to multiple users "simultaneously," thus reducing the need for physical resources even further. Continued…
- 20. At the micro level, enterprises that used cloud computing services are freed of worrying about the technological issues related to IT installations. They can replace their complex installations of servers, workstations, networking and numerous applications with simple workstation computers and fast Internet connectivity. The cloud service providers will attend to the infrastructure, platforms and even applications needed by the enterprises. Continued…
- 21. Cloud computing resources are available immediately as soon as the agreement with the service provider is executed. Under the utility model of service provision, users are charged only for what they use, for the memory, CPU, data transfer, I/O requests, storage space and so on. As the business expands, the enterprises can seamlessly expand their computing capacities.
- 22. Universities can open their technology infrastructures to businesses and industries for research advancements; The efficiencies of cloud computing can help universities keep pace with ever-growing resource requirements and energy cost; The extended reach of cloud computing enables institutions to teach students in new, different ways and help them manage projects and massive workloads; and When students enter the global workforce they will better understand the value of new technologies.
- 23. Software as a Subscription Reduced Software Maintenance Increased Reliability Increased Scalability
- 24. Cost savings Flexibility and innovation Broad, general IT skills vs. deep, specialized skills Cloud OPAC and Cloud ILS Private clouds, hybrid clouds and community clouds
- 25. Cloud Computing is in a period of strong growth, but this technology is still has some issues of security and somewhat it is immature. Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) research showed that the most common concern about implementing Cloud Computing technology was security. The real value of cloud computing is that it makes your library related software and data available transparently and everywhere including in latest available smart phone devices. We are all aware, country like India faced problems like digital divide and off course very low internet bandwidth. So, benefit of new technology can be reached to limited area of educational area.
- 26. Thank you! Q & A Dr. Mohd Asif Khan Sr. Library and information officer National Institute of public Finance and Policy New Delhi India asifkniit@gmail.com Mobile No : 9818525138