International Journal of Research in Social Sciences
  • Year: 2016
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 6

Using Social Medias, Cloud computing for delivering library services

  • Author:
  • Mikita D. Thakkar, Jalpa D. Thakkar
  • Total Page Count: 12
  • Page Number: 132 to 143

*Library Trainee, Parul University, Waghodia, Vadodara

**Library Assistant, Navrachna University, Bhaily, Vadodara

Online published on 8 August, 2016.

Abstract

Today in the age of information technology library users are more techno savvy and required micro information about the subject. The technological revolution has influenced the libraries so deeply and profoundly. Social Networking sites are one of the new technologies offering libraries the opportunity to reach out or to satisfy the requirements of its clients. Moreover Cloud computing is also a new technology affected the services delivery of libraries. Cloud computing has became a major topic of discussion for any organization which relies on technology. Cloud computing is offering various opportunities for libraries. This paper made an attempt to give brief overview of use of social media tools and cloud computing for delivering library services as well as their advantages and challenges/limitations, Reasons for using social media, Role of cloud computing in libraries and Present Situation of Indian Libraries.

Keywords

Social media, Cloud Computing, web based information system