Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the views of the librarians who work in the Iranian academic libraries about the extent of their familiarity, application, and knowledge of cloud computing in libraries. Methodology: This study was survey research. The statistical population of the research consisted of the librarians who work in five state universities in the northeastern of Iran. Totally, a sample of 83 librarians was selected using a random sampling method. Findings: The findings of this research showed that the librarians\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' familiarity with cloud computing is low, however; their application of cloud computing services is moderate. The findings showed that the item asking about providing enough computers in the library, has the lowest effect on promoting the use of cloud computing. Moreover, the two items asking about cloud computing training for librarians and users and broadband Internet\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\" are seen as the best strategies offered by the librarians to promote the use of cloud computing. Originality/ Value: Cloud computing has received less attention from librarians and researchers. However, based on the results of the present study, the broader use of cloud computing in libraries requires specialized and trained staff. Librarians need to broaden their knowledge of this technology.

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