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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to study how Swedish local politicians perceive the impact of public library digital services on public libraries and to discuss how this can affect the sustainable development of public libraries. Design/methodology/approach Empirical data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local politicians from 19 different Swedish municipalities. Data were treated to qualitative content analysis and discussed based on the concept of sustainable organization. Findings According to local politicians, public library digital services may affect public libraries through changes to libraries' physical spaces, librarians' tasks and competencies and libraries' economic situations. Based on these findings, public library digital services can both strengthen and weaken public library sustainability through, for example, increased access and expenditures, the latter of which may threaten public library sustainability. Research limitations/implications Interviews did not focus specifically on the politicians' views on public library digital services but dealt generally with their views on public libraries. To identify reasons for variations in views on this topic, follow-up interviews should be done. Data on views from public library managers would also be of use to determine the degree to which they are shared with local politicians. Originality/value When sustainability and public libraries are discussed, the focus is generally on the library's contribution to a sustainable society. Here, the focus is instead on the sustainability of the public library itself.

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Highly practical and bursting with ideas, this guide will serve as a quick reference source for going green in your library.

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ALA Public Library Handbook Series. Chicago: American Library Association, 2010. 103 pp., ISBN 9780838910184. Kathryn Miller suggests that the time has come for public libraries to accept the challenge to connect their community to environmental awareness and provide the education needed to change habits and lessen impacts on the environment. Her book is an interesting mix of green catchphrases and motherhood slogans combined with very practical tips on ways that libraries can become community leaders in environmental awareness.

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Initiated in November 2016, the project Bibliotecas Públicas e Sustentabilidade: Recolha de Evidências da Contribuição para os ODS [Public Libraries and Sustainability: Gathering Evidence of Contribution to SDGs (Project PLS)] aims to develop a framework for evaluating public libraries’ contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and tailor it to Portuguese public libraries. This paper discusses the role of impact evaluation practices and competencies in the processes of gathering evidence and advocacy towards libraries’ contribution to the UN 2030 Agenda, focusing on the project’s first stages. After presenting the research background and general methodological frame, the relevant approaches, methods and tools for assessing libraries’ contribution to sustainable development (SD) are examined, particularly the impact evaluation perspective. The resulting Model for Evaluating Public Libraries’ Contribution to SDGs is discussed as well as the alignment process with SD goals and national priorities by using the SDG# Mapping Tool. Finally, some key aspects of the ongoing research are presented.

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Initiated in November 2016, the project Public Libraries and Sustainability: Gathering Evidences of Contribution to SDGs (Project PLS) aims to develop a framework for evaluating public libraries’ contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and tailor it to Portuguese public libraries. This paper discusses the role of impact evaluation practices and competencies in evidence gathering and advocacy processes of libraries’ contribution to the UN 2030 Agenda, focusing on the Project first stages. After presenting the research background and general methodological frame, the relevant approaches, methods and tools for assessing libraries’ contribution to SD are examined, particularly the impact evaluation perspective. The resulting Model for Evaluating Public Libraries Contribution to SDGs is discussed, as well as the alignment process with SD goals and national priorities through the SDG# Mapping Tool. Finally, some key aspects of the ongoing research are presented.

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This paper focuses on literary art activities in public libraries. The aim is to stimulate discussion on how literary art activities can promote socially sustainable development, a sense of community, and social inclusion. In Finland, public libraries organise low-threshold literary art activities that encourage both written and verbal expression, e.g. literary art clubs, rap and comics workshops, and creative writing groups. Literary art activities provide opportunities for the improvement of literacy, self-expression and social readiness, and the strengthening of self-esteem and identity. Moreover, they can promote community spirit. Libraries respond to current societal challenges and the needs of special groups by tailoring activities for immigrants, people requiring special assistance, and people at risk of social exclusion. For the promotion of social goals, it is important that libraries reach out to people who are not active library users. Finally, the paper presents an ongoing doctoral research on literary art activities in Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, and Icelandic public libraries. The hypothesis of the research is that literary art activities in public libraries prevent social exclusion and promote social inclusion equality, and well-being.

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Kenneth Dike State Central e- Library (KDL) Awka, Anambra state library Board, South- Eastern Nigeria, introduced wide range innovative activities and programs between 2016 -2018. Its objective was to transform the communities by creating fun, sociocultural inclusion, improving the quality of life, facilitating lifelong learning and enhancing economic empowerment through collaboration, partnerships with corporate bodies and Higher Education Institutions. KDPL as an educational and cultural institution projected on meeting the communities’ needs. This proactive stance align with IFLA WLIC’s 2019 theme ‘Dialogue for change’, and the SDGs. KDPL developed diverse unique participatory programs as described by the poster which include: (i) Diverse reading activities for attracting children/young adults to print books –‘Spelling B’, reading programs ,schools outreach from and readership promotion campaign (ii) cultural heritage space- collecting and preserving communities’ artefacts, collection of oral history research documented resources of various topics/themes from collaboration with LIS Department , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (iii).Fun- filled social activities for children- hosting Christmas parties featuring dance and puppet shows.(iv).Skill acquisition programmes which include maker space for making bags/hats/hand fans ,sewing, arts and crafts such as painting, collage, lettering, drawing and tie and dye of fabrics.(v).Community services featuring cancer awareness talks , visit to orphanages /prisons and advocacy meetings with President Generals of town unions. (vi)ICTs involving Internet/automated services for training users and staff. (vii). Democratization programs for creating political awareness and sensitization of members of the community such as ‘vote not fight’, ‘my vote, my power’, Anambra Budget Team (ABUT). Methodology: the research is case study. Data was collected through participant observation. Photographs and text were used. These multifaceted projects resulted in increased library’s visibility, user base and the receipt of BEST PUBLIC LIBRARY AWARD 2018, from the Nigerian Library Association.

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When creating sustainable library designs, planners start by looking at elements that can be reused. Much inspired and practical design has emerged by repurposing and building on or around what already exists: structures, materials, public spaces, personnel---and, as two recent Library Journal Design Institutes demonstrated---community.

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Une bibliothèque verte et durable est une bibliothèque qui tient compte de la durabilité environnementale, économique et sociale. Les bibliothèques vertes et durables peuvent être de n'importe quelle taille, mais elles doivent avoir une stratégie de développement durable claire.

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Wer bei den winterlichen Temperaturen das Fahrrad lieber im Keller stehen lässt, für den hat die Philologische Bibliothek gegenwärtig eine ganz besondere Alternative parat. Seit dem 10. Januar kann man im Lounge-Bereich im 3. Stock kräftig in die Pedale treten. Auf Anregung der Bibliotheksangestellten Janet Wagner wurde probeweise ein Fahrradergometer aufgestellt (s. ausführliche FU-Pressemitteilung). Das Fitness-Rad soll nicht nur beim erfolgreichen Lernen unterstützen oder die ein oder andere Weihnachtskalorie schmelzen lassen – mit dem selbst produzierten Strom lässt sich umweltschonend auch das eigene Smartphone oder Tablet aufladen.

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Radna grupa za zelene knjivznice oformljena je u Splitu 2014. godine s ciljem uspostavljanja mrevze knjivznica prema postoje'cem obrascu istarskog projekta Zelena knjivznica koji postoji od 2011. godine (www.zk.dbi.hr), a s ciljem edukacije javnosti i podizanja svijesti o odrvzivom druvstvu i nuvznosti zavstite okolivsa kroz knjivznice i knjivznivcarska druvstva. Osim ovog segmenta, radna grupa se bavi i pitanjima energetske uvcinkovitosti u knjivznicama.

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A key element to successfully responding to a major disaster is the overall preparedness of individual citizens, families, and the community as a whole. The resources and instruments discussed in this chapter have been adapted from resources from experts in emergency management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These tools will help library leaders overcome challenging disaster scenarios and mitigate risk. When libraries rebound quickly from a disaster, their communities become more resilient.

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Sustainable development, green literacy and green libraries are among the key terms in school librarianship and they are practiced through green library practices such as book-readings, lectures, exhibitions, workshops etc. Because of that school libraries can become or already are environmental leaders in their schools as well as in local communities.

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Sarah Preskitt has lived in Alaska for almost 40 years---and seen its climate change in ways the Lower 48's hasn't. "We used to joke that you had to arrange your Halloween costume over your snowsuit. It used to snow by October 15,'' says Preskitt, Alaska Collection librarian for Anchorage Public Library (APL). "Now it's closer to Thanksgiving.''

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In his book Palaces for the People, sociologist Eric Klinenberg describes how a group of planners met to discuss ways to restore resiliency to 21st century cities. Someone proposed a compelling idea for a ``resilience center''---a place that would be a community gathering place, open every day, welcoming to everyone, staffed by trained professionals, with flexible space that could be adapted for many uses. Klinenberg realized that most American communities already have such a place and that it's called a branch library.

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Tips for recycling at home and in the classroom and library, as well as curriculum aids, class activities, and sample lesson plans. Teach the environmental three R's-reduce, reuse, and recycle-to your students and patrons! Here are tried-and-true tips for recycling items commonly used in the library and classroom. Divided into 5 sections, this is chock-full of sound ideas for setting up school recycling programs, saving money, encouraging creativity, and instilling the need for recycling in students and teachers. Includes addresses to write for additional information.

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Die Bibliothek Lockenhaus weiß auch ältere Bücher zu verwerten und wurde für ihre Initiativen, einen offenen Bücherschrank in einer Telefonzelle und einen Recycling-Büchersessel im Mai 2015 mit dem "Goldenen Mistkäfer" ausgezeichnet.

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In fall 2022, Freie Universität Berlin's libraries will be reorganizing their printing and copying services. This change will prioritize digital reproduction services over paper- based ones. These services will be free for all users. Below is an overview of the planned changes.

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This paper identifies the main references, authors and journals influencing the sustainable development literature. The task is accomplished by means of a citation analysis based on the records of ISI Web of Science. We found that the core of sustainability thinking is framed by a pattern of landmark studies published around every 5 years. Only 380 publications have been cited at least ten times. References with the highest influence are those with a global dimension and large diffusion, such as Brundtland Commission's ``Our common future'' (1987) and classics such as Meadows' et al. ``Limits to growth'' (1972). The list of the most influential references over the period 1960--2005 is dominated by contributions from economics (particularly ecological economics) and environmental science, but includes many other disciplines such as urban planning, political sciences and sociology. References are also made to policy documents such as ``Agenda 21'', one of the main outcomes of the Rio Summit in 1992. In analyzing citation trends, we found that classics, because of their high rates of citations per year, seem to have a more enduring and stable influence.