VALA2014 Session 3 McLean

Residing in the cloud: looking at the forecast now and into the future

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 3: Cloud Gazing
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 11:25 – 11:55
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Michelle McLean

Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation, Vic

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Abstract

The cloud offers libraries many benefits, the best known ones being financial and IT related savings. But how much is this worth and is that all there is? If libraries move their IT into the cloud, whether by choice or necessity, it is important to know what the forecast is and to be ready for it. This paper explores the variety of cloud computing options available, summarises the main benefits and concerns of using these options, provides examples of how cloud computing is already being utilised successfully and outlines how libraries can best plan to make the move to the cloud.

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VALA2014 Session 3 Li

First experience of implementing a cloud computing SaaS application

VALA2014 CONCURRENT SESSION 3: Cloud Gazing
Tuesday 4 February 2014, 10:50 – 11:20
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Zan Li

Melbourne Library Service

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This paper discusses the implementation process of the first cloud application implemented within Melbourne Library Service, Zendesk. In particular, the paper discusses the benefits and some pitfalls of SaaS software. It also outlines some of the research we have done on the trend of cloud applications. Finally, it lists some experience learned through this implementation.

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VALA2010 Session 12 McDonald

VALA20120ICT as core business: will we prosper or drown?

VALA 2010 CONCURRENT SESSION 12 – IT Management
Thursday 11 February 2010 11:05 – 11:35
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VALA Peer Reviewed PaperCarolyn McDonald

Technology Services Librarian, Gold Coast City Council
https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library

Kate Davis

Online Futures Librarian, Gold Coast City Council
https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/library

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Abstract

Recent changes in IT organisations have resulted in changes to library IT support. Concurrently, new tools and systems for service delivery, have become available, but these require a move away from the traditional ICT model. Many libraries are investigating new models, including Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing and open source software. This paper considers whether the adoption of these tools and environments by libraries has occurred as a result of a lack of suitable ICT solutions and support ICT organisations. It also considers what skills library staff need in order to ensure sustainability, supportability, and ultimately, success.