Method 3-Computing in the Cloud

I am excited about cloud computing and cloud-based productivity tools. Cloud computing will save my library money, (for example, some computers could use OpenOffice instead of Microsoft Word...)so I am sure that I need to learn to be more proficient with different apps. and tools. I need to use them with caution about privacy and backing-up data issues. I've been using Google docs. for a few years to post book reviews and read other's book reviews. It's a very helpful tool. I have posted nothing that I don't feel comfortable sharing, but I would be sure to back up anything I wouldn't want to risk losing. I will also need to keep in mind that Google is selling advertisements with their services.Privacy issues and backing up information in the cloud would be useful information I could share with library patrons.