Week 14

Cloud Computing
-some vendors same its virtual servers on the internet
-others say anything outside the firewall is cloud computing
Think about what IT always needs
-a way to increase capacity or add capabilities on the fly without investing in new infrastructure, training new personnel, or licensing new software.

Types of Clouds

1. SaaS: single app through browser to thousands-no upfront investment

2.Utility: storage and virtual servers access on demand

3.Web Services: APIs to exploit functionality

4. Platform as service: development envrionments as a service, build own apps

5. MSP: app exposed to IT rather than end users, virus scanning

6. Service commerce platforms: service hub that users interact with

7. Internet integration


In Vermont, patron privacy was challenged by police who were conducting an investigation. They wanted computers from the library, but were told they need a court order to ensure that privacy of others would be protected. At first it seemed that the officer would cooperate, but it became apparent that he didn't want to speak to a judge. They eventually got a court order.


Key Trends in Next Gen library

1. Communication systems change information access practices

2. All of today's new technology will be replaced by new technology

3. Small particle storage not perfect, but soon

4. Search technology will become more complicated

5. The need for speed changes library patrons lifestyles

6. Transition to verbal society

7. People want global information

8. New global systems

9. Product->experience economy

10. Libraries will be center of culture

Recommendations

Evaluate experience
Embrace new tech
Preserve mems of communities
Experiment with creative spaces