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I principii della sostenibilità e la prospettiva dello sviluppo sostenibile riescono oggi a collegare i temi ambientali cruciali che investono il presente e il futuro del pianeta con le altre grandi questioni sociali ed economiche del mondo contemporaneo.
Dopo una breve rassegna della letteratura biblioteconomica sul tema della sostenibilità, l'articolo individua dieci punti che permettono alle biblioteche di essere realmente sostenibili, analizzando poi il loro ruolo alla luce dei 17 Obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile (SDGs) dell'ONU. Nell'ultima parte, l'articolo riflette sulla necessità delle biblioteche di rendere sostenibile il digitale mettendolo al servizio dello sviluppo sostenibile, anche alla luce degli insegnamenti ricavati dalla pandemia da Covid-19.

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Dass Kohlendioxid das Klima verändert, ist hinlänglich bekannt. Das unauffällige Gas gelangt in die Atmosphäre, wenn wir zur Arbeit fahren, im Büro das Licht anschalten oder die Heizung aufdrehen, obwohl oder gerade weil wir wegen der Pandemie ständig lüften müssen. Damit verstärken wir den Treibhauseffekt, der die Erde immer mehr aufheizt. Aber wieviel Kohlendioxid produziert eigentlich eine Bibliothek? Für den privaten CO2-Verbrauch gibt es Rechner im Internet, in die man seine Daten eingeben kann. Im Kulturbereich ist das Thema in Deutschland völlig neu. Doch wenn der Staat sein Klimaziel erreichen und den Ausstoß von CO2 bis 2030 um 65% reduzieren will, muss jede Branche ihren Part dazu beitragen. Dabei muss eine Reduktion nicht unbedingt Verzicht bedeuten. Ein Umdenken ist angesagt. Das Aktionsnetzwerk Nachhaltigkeit in Kultur und Medien hat es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht, die verschiedenen Player spartenübergreifend zusammenzubringen und nachhaltige Erfahren zu sammeln. Dazu arbeitet es mit zahlreichen Partnern zusammen und wird von der Bundesbeauftragten für Kultur und Medien (BKM) gefördert. Am 11. Mai 2021 wurde im Rahmen eines Pilotprojekts ein Rechner zur Ermittlung des CO2-Fußabdrucks von Kulturinstitutionen basierend auf dem Creative Green Tool von Julie's Bicycle aus Großbritannien vorgestellt. In einer geschlossenen Pilotphase können 18 ausgewählte Institutionen aus NRW bis März 2022 diesen Rechner testen. Als einzige Bibliothek nimmt die Stadtbücherei Emmerich am Rhein an diesem Projekt teil. Der Beitrag berichtet von den ersten Erfahrungen und den Ergebnissen und Folgen dieses Pilotprojekts. English: It is well known that carbon dioxide changes the climate. The inconspicuous gas enters the atmosphere when we drive to work, switch on the light in the office or turn up the heating, although or precisely because we have to ventilate constantly because of the pandemic. In this way, we suitable he greenhouse effect, which heats up the earth more and more.But how much carbon dioxide does a library actually produce? For private CO2 consumption, there are calculators on the internet where you can enter your data. In the cultural sector~the topic is completely new in Germany. But if the state wants to achieve its climate goal and reduce CO2 emissions by 65% by 2030, every sector must do its part. Reduction does not necessarily have to mean omission. A rethinking is called for.The Aktionsnetzwerk Nachhaltigkeit in Kultur und Medien (Action Network Sustainability in Culture and Media) has set itself the tasks of bringing together the various players across sectors and collecting sustainable experiences. Furthermore, it works with numerous partners and is funded by the Federal Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM).On 11 May 2021, a calculator for determining the carbon footprint of cultural institutions based on the Creative Green Tool from Julie's Bicycle in the UK was introduced as part of a pilot project. In a closed pilot phase, 18 selected institutions from NRW can test this calculator until March 2022. The municipal library of Emmerich am Rhein is the only library participating in this project. The article reports on the first experiences and the results and environmental impact~of this pilot project.

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This study aimed to measure the level of green computing (GC) awareness and adoption among university librarians. Norm-Activation Theory (NAT) was employed to define the relationship between librarians' intention and pro-environmental GC adoption within library settings. A quantitative research design was employed with a questionnaire. Convenience sampling was utilized, resulting in a total of 132 usable responses that were analyzed by SEM. The findings provide important preliminary insights into understanding the most significant factors that determined librarians' intentions towards GC acceptance. The model of GC adoption explained factors that encourage individual librarians to adopt GC practices for environmental sustainability. The PLS-SEM results revealed that the association between awareness of consequences and personal norms was the strongest, with personal norms being the most influential determinant of GC adoption. Notably, library environmental concerns had no significant effect on GC. Moreover, a salient role for personal norms in predicting GC emerged. The study's results support the proposed theoretical framework, including the associations among the study variables. Importantly, both public and private sector librarians indicate the absence of a written policy regarding computing equipment in their libraries. Library associations should strengthen the saliency of librarians' personal norms and raise awareness of IT environmental problems and libraries roles. Generally, respondents acknowledged their awareness of e-waste. The results demonstrated that the majority of respondents believed that practicing GC could lead to cost savings for their respective institutions. However, the majority do not consider that GC practices could help reduce local ecological damage; cost savings are their main concern. Policymakers can implement new technologies to reduce environmental problems by improving computing performance.

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The IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) has recently published an updated definition of a ``green library''. The concept of ``green library'' has been discussed since the 1990s. Since then, libraries have been undertaking various activities to minimize the negative human impact on the natural environment, and a green library is associated with the concept of a sustainable library working toward this aim.

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Public libraries are at a critical juncture; usage is up while funding is down. Library leaders cannot afford to be complacent; we must adapt traditional tools and employ fresh thinking, new skills, discipline, and hard work. Ensuring the sustainability of public libraries should include attention to strategic planning, community building, and advocacy. It has become clear that neither public goodwill toward libraries nor libraries delivering excellent services will guarantee adequate support and funding---we need to find new ways to ensure that public libraries will survive and thrive in the future.

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Das Projekt „Plastiktaschen RAUS – Stofftaschen REIN“ ist ein Umweltprojekt des Jugendteams der Walserbibliothek Raggal in Zusammenarbeit mit den Walserbibliotheken, dem e5-energieteam großes walsertal und der REGIO Großes Walsertal. Das Jugendteam der Walserbibliothek Raggal verfügt über ausgebildete Klimabotschafter (plant for the planet) und möchte mit diesem Projekt versuchen, Plastiktaschen in den Geschäften im Biosphärenpark Großes Walsertal durch Taschen aus umweltschonenden Materialien wie aus Altkleidern oder Altstoffen zu ersetzen.

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Müller, Christiane: Bücher leihen, Ideen teilen – Bücher in der Sharing Economy. Berlin: Simon Verlag für Bibliothekswissen, 2017. (Rezension)

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Vor einigen Gebäuden der Bibliotheken (der Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin) stehen seit Kurzem unübersehbare Mini-Beete zusammen mit Zinkeimern, kleinen Insektenhotels und Vogeltränken. Auf dem Weg von oder zur Arbeit, zur Vorlesung oder zum Bibliotheksbesuch fällt es sofort ins Auge.

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This article stresses the importance of building design above technology as a relatively inexpensive way to reduce energy costs for a library. Emphasis is placed on passive solar design for heat and daylighting, but also examines passive ventilation and cooling, green roofs, and building materials. Passive design is weighed against technologies that actively capture renewable energy. Best practice examples include new construction and retrofits. Active technologies for capturing renewable energies, such as photovoltaic panels, can be employed when passive solutions are not realistic due to limitations resulting from site selection. Building or remodeling an environmentally sustainable building is more costly than a conventional equivalent, but long-term savings in energy and maintenance can more than compensate for the initial investment. Passive solar heat is particularly compatible with library functionality because it invites natural light into living spaces and eliminates noise that would otherwise exist with forced-air HVAC systems. Practical suggestions for subtle improvements to existing buildings are offered in addition to more ambitious construction projects.

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As we think through the lessons we have learned over the past four years, one thing is quite clear: the way ``we've always done things'' is not sustainable for the well-being of our communities. We need to seek out those patterns that are emerging to systemically change the policy landscape of our society, economy and the environment and respect that leadership may look different in the coming years.

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Using the Web and social networking tools, librarians have created green blogs, wikis, newsletters, and an open-access journal devoted to ecological issues. They share environmentally friendly practices, exchange ideas on sustainable environmental solutions, and participate in disseminating scholarly environmental information. The popularity of these resources is demonstrated by their impressive online access statistics, indicating the high level of interest in sustainable practices and new ideas on greening libraries. The creation of institutional green policy needs to be integrated into libraries' collection policies, services to the public, operation of the buildings, licenses with vendors and publishers, preservation and digitalization policies, and purchase of equipment and products. This is why an objective assessment of sustainable environmental practices is needed in order to concentrate on those practices that support broader goals of human, social, and economic library sustainability and promote the future sustainable growth of libraries.

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This paper explores sustainability, sustainability awareness, and how it is measured in academic libraries in the United States, and considers how assessment tools or key performance indicators (KPIs) could enhance sustainability efforts in these libraries. The American Library Association core values include sustainability, and several other associations outline the need for sustainability and provide suitable policies and guidelines surrounding sustainability for its successful implementation. However, owing to the complexity of sustainability, often only one of the issues (i.e., social equity, economic feasibility, or environmental stewardship) is addressed, with little consideration for their interactions with the other issues, and most often, is not directly assessed or measured. Therefore, this study assessed sustainability awareness and sustainability efforts and how they are measured in US academic libraries using a survey. Although a limited response was received, the results indicated that few libraries embraced sustainability holistically, with limited assessment of sustainability initiatives, and little direction from leadership. However, for sustainable solutions, it is necessary for library leadership to recommit to their values, promoting a culture of sustainability through continual assessment to benefit their communities in the long term.

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University Libraries in Africa have a role in driving the destinies of their nations in the provision of information that inform leadership on pertinent issues. Today, more than ever, the well being of humanity and social equity is threatened as a result of the imbalance created by the economic system against the earth’s capacity. While, great effort has been made to contain it, there is urgent concern that the situation is out of control and to continue on the same path is suicidal. Like the clapping of thunder from a distance, momentum has picked to combat the impending disaster of increased environmental risks and ecological scarcities. University libraries have immense potential to position themselves as drivers of change in the strive for green transformation, environmental sustainability and sustainable development. Preparedness is a prerequisite for all key players and Libraries and those who manage information cannot be excluded. This paper uses the University of Nairobi Library to expound on the debate on the preparedness of Libraries in Africa to engage and pick momentum needed to be relevant to the cause of green transformation and environmental sustainability. Being the oldest well known University in Kenya and beyond, it has an immense collection of information that can be utilized to help inform direction in the green transformation discourse. The paper examined the University of Nairobi Library holistically, the staffing skills, the infrastructure as well as the digital repositories, the online materials including the existing subscription databases for relevancy, currency, accessibility as well as availability of the materials in the green transformation and sustainable development. The result confirms the extent to which the University of Nairobi Library understands, has captured and projects information that is in tandem with emerging new frontiers of studies in the subject. The gaps are isolated and areas for improvements are highlighted.

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Food dehydration is one of the oldest forms of food preservation. Dehydration, simply put, removes moisture from the food item in order to prevent the growth of spoilage and microorganisms that can cause illness. Dehydrating foods can be simple and easy. The food is placed in a food dehydrator, which circulates hot air that reduces the moisture content of the food. The dehydration process also reduces bulk so that the food item becomes lightweight. Dehydrated food can be great for taking on trips, hiking, snacking, used in soups, stews and casseroles, and so on. Because it prolongs the food's shelf life, and the food's nutrient content is concentrated, it is a wonderful alternative method of food preservation.

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Eight students from Greystones schools who read over 20 books as part of a special reading project were rewarded at a special ceremony in the Greystones Municipal District offices on Tuesday last (Sept 26th). The students were taking part in the inaugural ``Reading Goals'' book club, a specialised children's book club that read books connected to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The book club is based in Greystones Library. The club was established in February 2021 and coincided with ``Ireland Reads'', an initiative of the Government of Ireland, supported by public libraries.

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Objective: The purpose of this study is to clarify the role of libraries in society and implement the process of sustainable development, clarify the role of university libraries and evaluate them based on components, green library indicators and lead standards and provide strategies to them. Methodology: The present study was conducted using the library methods and literature review. Results: The research findings showed that in order to have a green university library, this issue should first be considered by the society and the government, and in order to implement it, it should start by promoting green thinking and culture in the society. Because many of our problems in this area are rooted in culture and misuse of natural and non-renewable resources. University libraries have a great role to play in this regard due to their mission in teaching culture and creating a global civilization. Conclusion: To have a university green library, you do not necessarily have to start with a green building, but these libraries have green missions. Optimal use of water and non-renewable energy, use of recycling methods and waste management are known as green libraries.

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