Cloud Computing: A New Model for Library Consortium

Abstract

The study was an attempt to justify the importance of deploying cloud computing service to manage and run library consortium. The study adopted the Grounded theory search method through detail and extensive bibliometrics analysis as stated in the aims of the theory by the leading proponents of the theory. Based on Allen Kent statement and Ranganathan’s Five Laws of Library Science, the study conceptualised and theorised an Library ICT LAWS as a proposal. The study advocate for Library consortium modelled on cloud computing, which has the potential to revolutionized library and information service in the area of information exchange. All that is required is to put in place a system that ensures the acceptance of ICT service and innovation to improve the state of library and information service than what it is now.