 This video will show you how to set up a Dropbox account to back up, organize and access your work during the SLIS program. It's very important to keep backups of your work in the cloud or on an external hard drive because you'll need it for the completion of your ePortfolio. Dropbox is a great choice for this because it not only backs up your work but it makes it accessible from any computer and your various mobile devices. The first step is to go to Dropbox.com and sign up for an account. You will then be instructed to download the app to your computer. On a Mac computer, this will create a little icon in your toolbar. The application will also create a Dropbox folder on your hard drive. By simply adding a file to this folder on your computer, it automatically adds it to your Dropbox account in the cloud. Once you set up your account and the application on your computer, you can begin creating folders to organize your work. As you can see, I've created a folder for SLIS and for each class I've taken. Within each folder, I've created subfolders, one for assignments and one for readings. This level of organization will come in handy when you're ready to start your ePortfolio because you will have completed assignments in one place. It is also nice to have your readings in a separate folder so they are easily accessible to read on your mobile devices. If you have a smartphone or a tablet, you can download the Dropbox app for free. The Dropbox app will allow you to access your files on your mobile device, which is great for completing assigned readings on the go. You can also work on your assignments from any computer with access to the internet. It also lets you share files and folders with other people, which can be very useful for group projects. Dropbox is a wonderful tool for online students.