Cloud Technology in Modren Libraries: Innovations, Challenges, and Socio-technical Transformation

Author(s)	Mr. Koti Reddy Alugubelli, Mr. Chandra Chary Sreeramoj, Dr. Sadik Batcha M
Country	India
Abstract	The integration of cloud computing into library sciences has catalyzed a paradigm shift in how libraries manage, preserve, and disseminate knowledge. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of cloud-based library systems through a socio-technical lens, combining empirical data from 150 studies (2018–2023) with theoretical frameworks like the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and FAIR principles. Key findings include a 45% improvement in global resource accessibility and a 30% reduction in operational costs through hybrid cloud architectures. However, challenges such as data sovereignty (reported by 32% of institutions) and algorithmic bias in AI-driven tools persist. A novel framework for ethical, interoperable cloud libraries is proposed, validated by case studies from the Library of Congress and Europeana. Policy recommendations emphasize universal broadband access and quantum-safe encryption.
Keywords	Cloud libraries, FAIR principles, socio-technical systems, AI ethics, blockchain.
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-08-10
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.52846

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