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The article discusses aspects of sustainable design, architecture, and construction in libraries. The author discusses the use of sustainable improvements in architecture to reduce consumption of energy in the U.S. and suggests that, as public spaces, library buildings are good candidates for updates in sustainable improvements. Topics include climate control, resistance to heat transfer, and zero-energy buildings.

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The MSU Library Seed Library is a publicly accessible place to pick-up some seeds for vegetable, herb and flower growing. You can learn about growing seeds, resources on starting seeds, books on gardening, soil preparation, garden miscellany, and yard conversion.

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Libraries are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, and many are looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, there are several steps library administrators can take to green up their libraries. We will explore eight of the best tips for designing a green library so that you can start making your library more sustainable today.

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This article provides recommendations that can be used by public library services and associated organisations when considering building or refurbishing library buildings. Recommendations range from simple and easy-to-implement practices and procedures, to large-scale building development. It also provides a framework for libraries to follow when designing a new building, refurbishing existing buildings and raising community awareness of the benefits of designing and running sustainable libraries. The article looks at sustainability and its importance within a library, refurbishment of library buildings, greener work practices and public education initiatives. Three key areas of sustainability are highlighted: building/refurbishing, sustainable practices and education. The recommendations and concepts noted in the article are demonstrated through a case study of the Melton Library and Learning Hub in Victoria. In the relative absence of relevant Victorian publications, Tomorrow's Green Public Library also serves as a resource guide to direct public libraries to further information and publications available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The goal of this growing Green Libraries Toolbox is to provide resources and stories to help all people working in libraries to learn, investigate, find partners and discover ways to get involved with sustainability in libraries. In this first version we have divided the document into five large sections: Clarifying concepts, includes concepts we consider important to know and often difficult to understand the reference; International framework, includes guides, documents and resources made by the United Nations and IFLA as well as a list of international and national working groups in this field from different countries of the world; Resources, includes books, articles, videos, repositories, games, blogs, etc.; Green Libraries in the World, includes networks and inspiring experiences of sustainable libraries in different countries in their own language; Annual International Days, includes selected International Days of the United Nations related to the environment and we have connected them with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.

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Makerspaces have permeated public libraries for a few years now -- a trend that has been fundamental to encouraging community building and enabling technical and practical education for all. The public libraries in the Central district of Berlin are embracing this important means of training by not only offering two permanent Makerspaces in two of their branches, but also by introducing a mobile MakerBus which will bring different formats to the community where needed. This new expanded service will serve our users in different ways: one Makerspace will focus further on digital skills by offering drone building classes, 3D printing and robotics; the second one will focus on more manual competences like sewing, stitching and hand-lettering but also embrace technology by offering a low-level introduction to photo and film making. The MakerBus will combine the best of both Makerspaces, offering modules in 3D printing, programming, sewing, and on top a small mobile workshop for fixing bikes and small electrical items, encouraging responsible consumption and less waste. We truly believe that by investing in and expanding these services, the Central district of Berlin will present its library users with the best in digital literacy education resting on three solid pillars of learning.

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When we talk of global warming and climate change, libraries probably do not come foremost into our thoughts. Libraries, however, consume large amounts of energy that contribute to the problem. There is a need for green libraries and this article tries to highlight how small changes can also make a difference. It outlines what the SNDT Women's University Library is trying to do, and gives suggestions for librarians for increasing awareness of reducing their carbon footprint.

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This article is a compilation of staff ideas about possible items to weave into the Worthington, Ohio, Public Library's 2010--2012 Strategic Plan. This ``Trend Tracking'' is accomplished in seven policy areas: (1) Early childhood literacy, (2) future role of libraries, (3) sustainability/green initiatives, (4) staff development, (5) fund-raising, (6) programming and outreach, and (7) other. Staff consulted a variety of periodicals, Web sites, and library literature to assess four elements of their suggested trend: (1) application to Worthington Libraries, (2) impact on patrons, (3) impact on staff, and (4) relevant Web site or bibliographic links that served as the source or enrichment of the suggestion. This article provides library professionals with a rare opportunity to observe the internal thinking of a library workgroup other than their own.

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Following the current IFLA Conference motto “Transform Libraries – Transform Societies,” the poster “Transform Libraries – Transform Societies: Go Green” wants to raise awareness for libraries that follow the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Made by LIS students in a project seminar at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, it advertises an invitation to become a member of ENSULIB, one of IFLA’s SIG. The poster’s main focus, however, is the question of what a Green Library is and why sustainability is so important in modern society. It will introduce different concepts that can transform libraries and will also provide examples for a green environment that can be discussed by visitors. These, in addition to the self-evident need for Green Libraries, should engage people in conversation. Various icons and pictures will underline the aforementioned main points and liven up the DIN A0 poster. Speech bubbles will indicate statements with topics for further discussion. Because the poster will only include a brief overview of ENSULIB, the group’s website can be reached via QR-Code to provide more information. Furthermore, ENSULIB’s brand-new book project, to be published in the IFLA Publication Series, will be presented through flyers: textquotedblGoing Green: Implementing Sustainable Strategies in Libraries around the worldtextquotedbl.

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A recent article in School Library Journal describes how libraries support development by starting gardens. As we navigate the busy fall season, take a few minutes to think about how starting a garden can help expand your community outreach, participation, and mission. Here are some main points from the SLJ article about the first steps for creating a garden at your library, as well as the many benefits associated with such a project.

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Triple bottom line (TBL) sustainability is a framework that expands the realm of sustainability beyond the environmental to incorporate economic and social aspects. Let's face it---a library that is doing everything right by the environment but cannot afford to keep the doors open or pay its staff is not exactly sustainable.

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Die Büchereizentrale Niedersachsen ruft 2022 ihre neue Kampagne »Bildung – Nachhaltigkeit – Bibliothek (BiNaBi)« aus, mit der in den kommenden zwei Jahren Öffentliche Bibliotheken in Niedersachsen im Bereich Umweltbildung gefördert werden.

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Die Stadtbücherei Eggenburg hat die "Eggenburger Umwelt- und Energietage" ins Leben gerufen. Seit 2013 organisiert die Bibliothek in Kooperation mit der Stadt eine jährliche Veranstaltungsreihe rund um den Weltumwelttag.

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L’Agenda 2030 est un outil de pilotage pour les états membres de l’ONU. Cet outil est utilisé dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre d’un développement durable dans ces mêmes états et propose donc des objectifs, des cibles et des indicateurs.

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Social media is a platform to facilitate libraries and their users. The challenge is to use social media for green companies by giving the value to the consumer in the comparison of products and services The aim of this paper is to review previous study that underpins a seamless integration of library green initiative using social media.In order to achieve this aim, we tackle the literature to incorporate social media and library green initiative. The results can lead to some new evaluation methods in green technology from library perspective. The outcome will offer an enormous opportunity to advance the science of data analytics so that future researchers will have a new understanding on what is needed to use social media as a tool to improve library sustainability. The conduct of this survey will ensure the projects agility in responding to unfolding events, and substantially enhance its ability to engage in and impact on green technology and societies.

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Most libraries offer a wide variety of crafting and DIY programs, whether in person, remotely, or grab and go. As the library sector shifts to sustainable practices, upcycling is a fantastic way to offer crafting programs without contributing to throwaway culture. Unlike recycling, which breaks down materials to be remade into a new product, upcycling maintains the original item but refashions it for a different (and valuable) use. Upcycling is inherently budget-friendly because using donated or thrifted materials costs very little. The library is a natural place to educate and explore upcycling potential with community members.

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Aus Papier oder alten Büchern können nachhaltige Projekte entstehen. Seit zwei Jahren bietet die Stadtbücherei Dornbirn Kreativwerkstätten an. Ziel ist es, möglichst vielfältige Zugänge zu Lernen, Büchern und Bibliotheken zu schaffen.

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Urban Gardening ist mehr als ein Trend; Neben der Nutzung von privaten oder städtischen Flächen für den Anbau von Nahrungsmitteln steht mit der Gründung von Gemeinschaftsgärten auch eine neue Form des gemeinsamen Lernens und Experimentierens im Mittelplpunkt - ein spannender Ansatz für Bibliotheken.