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Author:   Steven Ovadia (City University of New York (CUNY), USA)
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Chandos Publishing (Oxford) Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.380kg
ISBN:  

9781843347156

ISBN 10:   1843347156
Pages:   214
Publication Date:   30 September 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Dedication List of figures Glossary Acknowledgements About the author Chapter 1: Introduction to the cloud Abstract: Chapter 2: Capturing information Abstract: Delicious Pinboard Diigo Browser bookmark syncing Evernote Springpad Postponed reading services OneNote Conclusion Chapter 3: Capturing and managing scholarly information Abstract: How do researchers keep track of scholarly research? RefWorks Mendeley Zotero CiteULike EndNote Papers Subscription databases BibTeX Conclusion Chapter 4: Storing files in the cloud Abstract: Dropbox SpiderOak Google Drive Box Ubuntu One SugarSync SkyDrive ownCloud iCloud Conclusion Chapter 5: Writing in the cloud Abstract: Google Drive Microsoft Word Web App Zoho Writer PBworks Simplenote Yahoo! Notepad Sharing files Conclusion Chapter 6: Staying organized Abstract: Web-based calendars Remember the Milk Basecamp Google Tasks Trello Asana Mac productivity Conclusion Chapter 7: Communicating Abstract: Managing email Instant messaging Video chat IRC Conclusion Chapter 8: Sharing Abstract: Blogs Microblogs Nameplates Conclusion Chapter 9: The future of the cloud Abstract: Consolidation of features Consolidation of customers Consolidation of services Return to local services Thin clients The rise of Linux Devices Conclusion References Index

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...provides a comprehensive, well-organised introduction to the topic without overwhelming the reader with advanced technical jargon. It is well indexed and contains a list of print and online references and further reading. - Australian Library Journal, September 2014

...provides a comprehensive, well-organised introduction to the topic without overwhelming the reader with advanced technical jargon. It is well indexed and contains a list of print and online references and further reading. - Australian Library Journal,September 2014

Author Information

Steven Ovadia is Associate Professor/Web Services Librarian at LaGuardia Community College, CUNY. He frequently writes about how users interact with information in an online context. He is the Internet Connection columnist for Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian and his work has been published in Journal of Academic Librarianship, Library Philosophy and Practice, and Journal of Web Librarianship. Steven has an MLIS from Palmer School of Library and Information Science, and an MA in Applied Social Research from Queens College, CUNY.

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