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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Klima- und Ressourcenschutz wurden Bibliotheken gleichsam in die Wiege gelegt: Bücher leihen und teilen verhindert Neukauf, spart Papier, schont Bäume, schützt das Klima. Bibliothekar*innen sind somit die Vorreitenden des heutigen Sharing-Booms. Viele von ihnen spüren die Notwendigkeit, sich noch stärker für Nachhaltigkeit einzusetzen: In der noch jungen #Libraries4Future-Initiative verpflichten sich Bibliotheksbeschäftigte und -verbände zu klima- und ressourcen bewusstem Arbeiten.

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„Grüner“, bewusster und vernetzter: Studierende der Bibliothekswissenschaft gaben den Anstoß zu einer verstärkten Auseinandersetzung mit ökologischer Nachhaltigkeit in tschechischen Bibliotheken.

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Mehr als nur ein Platz für Leseratten: Hat die Bücherei der Zukunft Gemüsebeete auf dem Dach und ein Repair-Café im Keller? Tim Schumann, Mitarbeiter der Heinrich-Böll-Bibliothek in Berlin-Pankow und Mitgründer des „Netzwerk Grüne Bibliotheken“, erklärt, warum öffentliche Bibliotheken ihre Rolle neu definieren müssen. (Februar 2021)

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In Zeitschriften stecken jede Menge Papier, Farbe, Wasser und Energie. Wie umweltfreundlich können bunte Magazine sein?

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We are thinking a lot about COVID-19 and how it has impacted our lives, our work and our environment. We think about the future, and what awaits with COVID- 19 and the efforts of sustainability. Today, we know that libraries and all library workers are greatly affected and concerned by issues connected to sustainability. From environmental to social to financial sustainability, we need to re-center our focus on what changes we can make and how to share progress.

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Margit Helene Meister von der Umweltbildung des Landes Niederösterreich möchte Wege zu einem nachhaltigeren Lebensstil aufzeigen. In dem Projekt „leseumwelt“ setzt sie auf BibliothekarInnen als MultiplikatorInnen.

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To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day---and recognize the American Library Association adding sustainability as a core value---American Libraries returns with its ongoing sustainability series. In these posts, information professionals share their experiences with sustainability in libraries. Sustainability is an issue that should concern everyone. As information professionals, we can play a critical role in encouraging sustainable practices and solutions.

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While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. A few jurisdictions are mandating LEED certified buildings and carbon-neutral practices, while others do not yet have these concepts on their radars.

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"Building Partnerships for Learning" formed the theme for the 1999 New York Library Association Annual Conference. When contemplating this theme the 30th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22, 1970) came to mind as a pivotal event that contributed greatly to building environmental partnerships that have shaped perceptions about our environment for three decades. The "battle cry" of the first Earth Day, "Think Globally. Act Locally!" was the setting for a comprehensive examination of several major environmental issues and how libraries play major roles by supporting our learning about complex and controversial environmental topics. "How Green Is My Library?" the title of this session, reflects a question that addresses the roles libraries play related to environmental issues and concerns.

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This was the topic of the fourth Madurodam Conference which took place in The Hague on Thursday 23 April 2009. The conference organised by the Vereniging van openbare bibliotheken - VOB (Association of Dutch Public Libraries) brought together 50 participants from Western Europe, with the exception of one American, one Canadian and one South African. The study day was divided into two time slots: the morning was devoted to international experiences, in English. The afternoon was reserved for Dutch experiences, presented by Dutch speakers. This article provides an overview of the morning presentations.

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Nathalice Cardoso is a Brazilian librarian and researcher with 12 years of work experience. She was a German Chancellor Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2019-2020) and visiting researcher at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg). Since 2014 she is a member of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro State's Research Group ``Public Libraries in Brazil: Reflection and Practice'' This calculator is one of the results of her research ``Social Responsibility of Library Science in Transforming Society to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)''. The purpose of this calculator is to provide insights into the topic to encourage more librarians to think about actions and implement them in libraries. Public Libraries are relevant cultural institutions and educational spaces with the mandate of free access to information, which play an important role in fulfilling the Agenda's 2030 goals for Sustainable Development. Societies in which it is possible for everyone to obtain the information they need at the right time are better placed to combat poverty and inequality, improve the health of their population, support culture, research and innovation. Not only the public access to information is important but also to use the library as a meeting space for education, workshops, lectures, expositions, courses, etc.