Exploitations of cloud computing technology in library and information centers: A theoretical study

The cloud computing trend of replacing software habitually installed on campus computers (and the computers themselves) with applications delivered through the internet is driven by aims of reducing universities’ information technology complexity and cost. This study examines the Exploitations of Cloud Computing in Library and Information Centers. The paper study demonstrates and elaborates the various aspects of uses of cloud computing in libraries, model of cloud computing, essential characteristics, pros and cons, benefits, how the trend of cloud computing will be impact libraries and drawback of cloud computing.