Library in the clouds

摘要

Purpose - This paper aims to examine the issue of cloud computing and how it relates to digitalrnlibrary service provisioning.rnDesign/methodology/approach - The paper adopts a viewpoint approach.rnFindings - The paper is exploratory, and looks at the pros and cons of cloud computing for digitalrnlibraries.rnPractical implications - The subject of cloud computing has been a hot topic for the past year orrnso. There are many implications regarding this for service provisioning for libraries. Several issuesrninvolving cloud computing are explored, and the advantages and disadvantages concerning thisrntechnology need to be seriously considered by digital library technology professionals.rnOriginality/value - The paper explores the issue of cloud computing technology, its relation torncurrent internet business practices and the implications for providing library services over the nextrnfive years.