Cloud4Lib - Jeremy Frumkin and Terry Reese - Code4Lib 2010
Cloud4Lib
- Jeremy Frumkin, University of Arizona, frumkinj at u library arizona edu
- Terry Reese, Oregon State University, terry.reese at oregonstate edu
Code4Lib 2010 - Tuesday, February 23 - 10:00-10:20
Major library vendors are creating proprietary platforms for libraries. We will propose that the code4lib community pursue the cloud4lib, a open digital library platform based on open source software and open services. This platform would provide common service layers for libraries, not only via code, but also allow libraries to easily utilize tools and systems through cloud services. Instead of a variety of competing cloud services and proprietary platforms, cloud4lib will attempt to be a unifying force that will allow libraries to be consumer of the services built on top of it as well as allow developers / researchers / code4lib’ers to hack, extend, and enhance the platform as it matures.