Wagner, Janet (2022). GreenFUBib - die Arbeitsgruppe der Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin: Werte - Taten - Kooperationen für nachhaltiges Handeln!. 027.7 Zeitschrift für Bibliothekskultur / Journal for Library Culture, 9(3). DOI: 10.21428/1bfadeb6.d712cc50
Die letzten Jahre waren und sind geprägt von vielen unterschiedlichen Krisen. Bibliotheken in Deutschland und weltweit bekennen sich verstärkt dazu, einen Beitrag im Sinne der Agenda 2030 zu leisten und Umwelt- und Klimaschutz in die tägliche Arbeit und in die unterschiedlichen Bibliotheksangebote zu integrieren. Ob in schon formulierten Bibliotheksstrategien oder zunächst als intrinsisch-motivierte Arbeitsgruppe: in den Bibliotheken bilden sich verstärkt dauerhafte Teams, die sich explizit mit dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit auseinandersetzen. Es geht um lösbare Probleme, die kurz- und mittelfristig angegangen werden können. Mit Hilfe von Kooperationen an der Universität, mit der städtischen Verwaltung, der Bezirksregierung oder der Gemeindeverwaltung: Das konkrete Handeln gelingt deutlich besser, wenn die Bibliothek gemeinsam nach Lösungen mit den verantwortlichen Stellen sucht. Ein Beispiel ist die Arbeitsgruppe „GreenFUBib“ der Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin. Neben der Vorstellung des Konzepts der Arbeitsgruppe wird dargestellt, wie die Gruppe seit 2021 arbeitet und wie erstmalig auch die Umweltzertifizierung „EMAS“ der Freien Universität Berlin die Bibliotheken miteinbezogen hat. English: The last few years have been and continue to be marked by many different crises. Libraries in Germany and around the world are increasingly committed to making a contribution in the spirit of Agenda 2030 and to integrating environmental and climate protection into their daily work and into the various library services.Whether based on already existing library strategies or starting spontaneously as intrinsically motivated working groups, more and more permanent teams are being formed in libraries to explicitly address the issue of sustainability.The focus is on solvable problems that can be addressed in the short and medium term. With the help of partners at each university, at the level of municipal administration, district, or local authorities: concrete action is much more successful when the library works together to find solutions with the responsible bodies. One example is the "GreenFUBib" working group at the Freie Universität Berlin University Library. In addition to presenting the concept of the working group, we lay outline how the group has been working since 2021 and how, for the first time, the University's environmental certification "EMAS" has also included the library units.
Kruse, Ted (2011). Greener library printing and copying. The Bottom Line, 24(3), 192-196. DOI: 10.1108/08880451111186053
Purpose Libraries have a variety of computer printers, faxes, network printers and photocopiers. All these machines have an environmental impact using paper, ink and electricity. This paper aims to discuss strategies for lessening the impact of these devices. Design/methodology/approach The paper provides a ``how--to'' approach for librarians to achieve greener printing and copying. Findings Modification in library procedures can result in greener printing and copying. Originality/value The paper reviews the research on greener printing and provides practical suggestions for achieving greener printing and copying.
Garner, Jane; Garrison, Kasey; Bell, Karen; Redshaw, Sarah; Wardle, Sabine (2022). Greening Libraries Report. Canberra ACT: Australian Library and Information Association.
The overarching aim of the Greening Libraries research project is to underpin the Australian Library and Information Association's focus on sustainability, in line with its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The report aims to highlight examples of best practice and inform the creation of a toolkit for libraries to help them support environmental action, further the greening libraries movement as well as exemplify sustainability practices that are consistent with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This report is the second output from the Greening Libraries research project, and was commissioned by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) with the support of the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL).
Griebel, Rosemary (2012). Greening a library, greening a community: The Calgary Public Library's eco-action plan. In Antonelli, Monika; McCullough, Mark (Hrsg.), Greening libraries (S. 113-117). Library Juice Press. DOI: en
Antonelli, Monika; McCullough, Mark (Hrsg.) (2012). Greening libraries. Los Angeles, CA: Library Juice Press. ISBN: 9781936117086
Provides library professionals with a collection of articles and papers that serve as a portal to understanding a wide range of green and sustainable practices within libraries and the library profession. The articles come from a variety of perspectives on a wide range of topics related to green practices, sustainability and the library profession. Offers an overview of important aspects of the growing green library movement, including, but not limited to, green buildings, alternative energy resources, conservation, green library services and practices, operations, programming, and outreach. From publisher description.
Smith Aldrich, Rebekkah (2012). Greening libraries in historic buildings. In Antonelli, Monika; McCullough, Mark (Hrsg.), Greening libraries (S. 67-77). Library Juice Press
Carr, Mary M.; Carr, Steven L. (2013). Greening of America's libraries: LEEDing the way. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries. ISBN: 9780838986646
The Greening of America's Libraries: LEEDing the Way is a joint publication of the Association of College & Research Libraries and the Library Leadership & Management Association, both divisions of the American Library Association. Written by Mary M. Carr and Steven L. Carr, United States Green Building Council (USGBC) certified librarians, this digital publication introduces librarians and design professionals to the information and tools necessary to construct or renovate a library in accordance with the USGBC's LEED requirements and process. Readers will find point by point explanations of.
Connell, Virginia (2010). Greening the library: Collection development decisions. The Journal of the New Members Round Table, 1(1), 1-15
Many writers in the library literature have addressed sustainability of the collection with regard to increased prices, user need and format stability. To this list of concerns, librarians should add the environmental impact of the different resources libraries choose. This article considers three facets of collection development: selection of materials whose content informs and assesses green practices; de-selection processes that emphasize reusing and recycling materials; and selection of a material format, specifically print or electronic, that honors the green dictum to reduce the carbon footprint an institution makes. The problem of reducing a library's carbon footprint is perhaps the most complex and most contentious when it come to the format of the collection. It is on the issue of print versus electronic resources that the present discussion of environmental sustainability will devote most of its focus.
Oyelude, Adetoun Adebisi; Alabi, Adefunke Olanike (2013). Greening: Pluses and minuses of Nigerian libraries in promoting environmental sustainability: Paper presented at IFLA WLIC 2013, Singapore.
Addressing and reversing the human impact on the environment is part of a library’s social responsibility. This paper examines green initiatives within the context of Nigerian libraries with emphasis on analysis of related policy and practice of green librarianship, and pluses and minuses of Nigerian libraries in the green initiatives. The result of a survey of librarians in Nigeria is presented. A four-dimensional, cross-sectional research design was adopted for the study which combined library search, interview, participant observation and a 10-item survey questionnaire using the Surveymonkey tool for data collection. The questionnaire was administered on librarians registered in the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Online Forum. It sought to investigate the level of awareness of librarians of greening, attitude to greening libraries, efforts at greening libraries, greening policy in the libraries and ways of further advancing greening for sustainable development. Preliminary findings from the literature search indicated that there is an exciting emergent library discourse on “green” policy and actions, however, Nigerian libraries are implementing “green” measures at minimal level and rather unconsciously. The level of awareness of greening initiatives among Nigerian librarians is still relatively low and the recommendations of this study calls for increased awareness and environmental literacy among library users and the entire community to build better green momentum in Nigerian libraries.
Sarangapani, R.; Jayasarathy, C. (2017). Grenn library - space and design. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 8(10), 78-81
Developing a Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building life cycle from the selection to design operation. The central goal of green buildings are to produce physical structures that from their initial conception and design, and it extend to include efficient use of energy water and other resources as well as the reduction of waste, pollution and environmental degradation. Green approach to buildings recognizes the critical importance of protecting the building occupants healthy and dressing factors, such as air and lighting quality. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a non- profit international organization give points based green building certification. Buildings are a series of systems including the structure not just the structure or the form and shape of the building. Green must be sustainable to be successful. It is not an instantaneous thing. Green Design must be measurable interims of performance.
Simpson, Rose (2022). Growing culinary mushrooms. In Kroski, Ellyssa (Hrsg.), 25 ready-to-use sustainable living programs for libraries (S. 17-22). ALA Editions
In this project, patrons will be introduced to growing edible mushrooms, which requires a very different technique from growing leafy plants. While there are several methods to grow mushrooms (such as on hardwood logs or in self-contained tubs), growing them in a bag of fortified growing medium like sawdust or straw is the easiest place to start. This project uses recycled newspaper pellets as the growing medium and requires no prior knowledge or specialized tools to produce impressive results. In 2--4 weeks, your patrons can have a fresh crop of tasty oyster mushrooms to use in their favorite recipes.
Schwartz, Meredith (2018). Growing home: Vancouver Community Library hosted an exploration of community engagement, sustainable design, and adapting to changing. Library Journal, 143(1), 36-42
Information about the Design Institute, an exploration of community engagement, sustainable design, and adapting to changing needs, held on October 20, 2017 in Washington State at Fort Vancouver Regional Library's (FVRL) Vancouver Community Library (VCL) is presented. Topics discussed include engaging the stakeholders in the process of planning a new or renovated library, sustainability, and the importance of daylighting. Panelists include Jennifer Charzewski, Dennis Humphries, and Amy Lee.
Charney, Madeleine; Smith, Bonnie; Williams, Beth Filar (2016). Growing our vision together: A sustainability community within the American Library Association: Poster presented at IFLA WLIC 2016, Columbus, OH.
A rich and colorful tapestry of innovative library practices, services, and engagement emerged in response to the economic, social and environmental dynamics of the 21st century, not least of which the explosion of technology, economic crises, and a growing environmental imperative driven by climate instability. In a world struggling for sustainability, libraries continue to critically evolve in order to celebrate their communities' successes and support them through hardships. Library associations bring together professionals to co-create solutions, share expertise, and bolster resilience through learning and community building. This poster reports on the formation of the American Library Association (ALA) Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) in 2013, the result of an urgent call to action for a unified effort to address the new millennium's environmental, economic and social sustainability challenges within the library profession in the United States and Canada. This poster identifies the technologies, processes, roles and other factors that led to the founding of SustainRT, as well as providing a vision for the future based on its participatory and inclusive structure. This story offers a practical model, including tools and strategies, for others seeking to engage in dialog and collaboration within the library profession.
Williams, Beth Filar; Charney, Madeleine; Smith, Bonnie (2015). Growing our vision together: Forming a sustainability community within the American Library Association. Sustainability: Science, Practice and Policy, 11(2), 57-69. DOI: 10.1080/15487733.2015.11908147
As long-standing keepers of democracy and information stewardship, library professionals are a natural fit for advocating and promoting sustainability within their communities. From seed libraries to Occupy Wall Street libraries, their view of sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to include community activism, economic development, and social equity. Empowering people, facilitating dialogue, and providing resources for a more resilient future are at the center of librarians’ vital and changing roles. These visionary professionals have powered libraries’ work as outspoken advocates with well-founded initiatives. For a long time, however, there was no cohesive sustainability-focused venue for sharing best practices, collaborating, and contributing to the profession. In 2013, after one year of focused research and promotion, the American Library Association (ALA) approved a new group, the Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT). This article describes how library advocates built SustainRT over the years and gained momentum with a pivotal webinar series. Clear signs of SustainRT’s early success are a testimony to the critical need for a sustainability-related Community of Practice (CoP). The article shows how the steps taken to achieve this national group’s standing can serve as a model for fostering dialogue and collaboration (often through virtual means) that allows for wide participation.
Griffiths, Nancy (2022). Growing vegetables ouside in winter. In Kroski, Ellyssa (Hrsg.), 25 ready-to-use sustainable living programs for libraries (S. 9-15). ALA Editions
In this program, participants will learn how to set up a vegetable bed for growing vegetables in the wintertime. They will also learn how to grow seedlings to transplant into that bed in the late summer or early fall. If your library has space for an outdoor demonstration bed, then you can grow vegetables there along with your participants. You can also guide participants in setting up their winter garden beds at home through a simple instructional program. And optionally, you can grow seedlings on a display table in the library, and then give them away to those who attend your program, in order to both give them a head-start on transplanting and to show them how the seedlings can be started indoors, even without having an outdoor demonstration garden bed at the library.
Olsson, Maria (2018). Gröna Bibliotek: Ett användarperspektiv.
Green libraries are a relatively small but expanding part of the library world, and usually indicates a library that includes ecological sustainability in their inner or outer practices. These libraries make information about the environment available to the community. At the time of this study, the scientific material on Green Libraries is very practically oriented and often focused on what the library can do for its community, with no literature on the users' perspective. The purpose of this bachelor's thesis was, thus, to study the users' awareness and use of the green library services. The following questions were addressed: How have users become aware of the ecologically sustainable services in the library? How do library users use the provided ecologically sustainable services? Interviews and complementary observations were carried out to answer these questions, and a deductive thematic analysis was conducted upon the collected material. Wilbur Schramm's (1973) five causes of selective exposure were applied to identify how the green services reach the library users. The results showed that the green services were often noted in passing while the user was otherwise engaged in looking for information or services closer to their interests. Only one out of twenty individuals had taken part of the information provided by flipping through the provided books. The users sought information about the environment through other sources. However the users are positive to the fact that the library offers these services as the library is a place of information within the local community.
Was haben der kürzlich in Wien abgehaltene Eurovision Song contest und der im September stattfindende Österreichische Bibliothekartag gemeinsam? Sie sind „Green Events“ beziehungsweise „Green Meetings“ – nach Umweltstandards abgehaltene Veranstaltungen. Pamela Stückler vom Planungskomitee des Bibliothekartags berichtet von den Vorbereitungen.
Keller, Nicolas (2022). Grüne Bibliothek Malmö: Pilotversuch einer grünen Allmende in der Nachbarschaftsbibliothek Sofielund. BuB, Forum Bibliothek und Information, 74(4), 178-179
Die sozio-ökologische Transformation braucht neue Lern- und Erfahrungsräume. Viel mehr Menschen aus allen Bevölkerungs- und Bildungsschichten brauchen Zugang zu Informationen über Nachhaltigkeit und zu Bildungsangeboten, um diese Nachhaltigkeit in verschiedenen Aspekten des privaten und öfentlichen Lebens erfahren zu können. Die Bildungsangebote müssen vielseitig, niederschwellig und ermächtigend wirken. Sie sollten nicht nur zur Verschiebung von »normalem Konsum« zu nachhaltigem Konsum animieren, sondern bisherige Lebensmodelle durch das Aufzeigen einer Ökonomie des Teilens, der Reparatur und der Sufzienz bestenfalls ersetzen. Dies ist wichtig, um Nachhaltigkeit gerecht zu gestalten und auch einkommensschwache Bevölkerungsgruppen für Nachhaltigkeit zu gewinnen.
Bauke, Carolyn (2014). Grüne Bibliothek als Chance? Konzeptentwicklung für die Stadtbücherei Wedel. Bachelorarbeit. Department Information
Diese Arbeit befasst sich mit der Thematik Grüne Bibliotheken. Das Ziel dieser Arbeit ist ein Konzept für die Stadtbücherei Wedel zu entwickeln, woraus ersichtlich wird, ob die Stadtbücherei Wedel die Chance hat, sich zu einer Grünen Bibliothek zu entwickeln. Im Hauptteil der Arbeit werden die Begriffe die „Grüne Bibliothek“ und die „Nachhaltigkeit“ erläutert. Beispielhaft werden zwei Unternehmen aus Deutschland und zwei Bibliotheken aus dem Ausland beschrieben sowie eine Analyse der bereits erfüllten Nachhaltigkeitskriterien durchgeführt. Weiterhin erfolgt eine Beschreibung der Gütesiegel für allgemeine Produkte und Zertifikate die Bibliotheken erlangen können. Um die oben genannten Fragestellungen zu beantworten, wurde ein Workshop mit Mitarbeiterinnen der Stadtbücherei Wedel durchgeführt. Im Workshop wurde die aktuelle Situation hinsichtlich der bereits erfüllten „grünen“ Kriterien erarbeitet. Auf Grundlage der zwei Unternehmen im Deutschland, der zwei Bibliotheken im Ausland und des Workshops wurde ein Konzept für die Stadtbücherei Wedel erstellt. Die Stadtbücherei Wedel befindet sich auf einem guten Weg eine Grüne Bibliothek zu werden und hat die Chance dieses Ziel durch kleine Veränderungen auch zu erreichen.
Please send comments, additions or suggestions to the bibliography to Beate Hörning.
The Bibliography Green Library is created in cooperation with the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB).
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