This document discusses the differences between traditional software and online software, also known as web-based applications. It provides examples of useful online software for libraries, such as word processors, spreadsheets, file storage, photo editors and video editing. The key advantages of online software over traditional software are that it is free, requires no downloads, provides better access to applications and data, can expand library services for free, and is easy to use. Online software looks and works like traditional applications and is designed to be user-friendly. The document recommends blogs and websites to stay current on trends in online and hybrid online/offline applications.

1. a Useful Online Software: Learn how to make Web 2.0 work for your library! New Hampshire Library Association Spring Conference May 18, 2007

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7. Traditional Software v. Online Software

8. Software Traditional = Resides on your computer

9. Online Software Online software = Resides on the Internet

13. How is it possible? Faster Internet connections Faster computers New programming techniques

14. Ajax Demo

15. Useful Online Software for Libraries

17. Online Word Processing

18. Web-based Spreadsheets

19. Online File Storage

20. Web-based Photo Editors

21. Web-based Presentations

22. Web-based Video Editing

24. Advantages to Online Software or Why Librarians (Should) Love Web-based Applications

25. Advantages of Online Software v. Traditional Software

26. Free! Advantage #1:

27. No Downloads Required Advantage #2:

28. Better Access to Applications & Data Advantage #3

29. Expand Library Services (for Free) Advantage #4