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Many large academic libraries are split up into different programs or departments. These individual departments are responsible for providing office supplies for their staff and service desks. These supplies can include low-budget items like staplers and pens, as well as bigger pieces like whiteboards and desk organizers. After the supplies are ordered and used, there can be a surplus for a variety of reasons. Someone may have retired and their office needs to be cleaned out. Sometimes the supplies come in bundles, and only a portion are needed for that specific unit. Or a new process may have been developed and that specific item isn’t needed anymore. At the UC San Diego Library, whenever there are extra supplies, the administrative assistants for that department forward them to the Campus Facilities Management’s Surplus Sales unit.

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Sponsored by De Gruyter Publishing, the IFLA Green Library Award is given to libraries and projects that best communicate their commitment to environmental sustainability. Following the IFLA Key Initiative 2.4: Provide tools and infrastructure that support the work of libraries, the award will help in advancing the profession through illuminating the role of libraries and librarians in the advancement of sustainability standards and the promotion of specialized knowledge within professional practice.

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The German Green Library Network stands for networking, information and exchange between libraries and also with other cultural and educational institutions. For regular exchange, people met before 2020 in the framework of a “Stammtisch” (regulars’ table) in the Berlin area. With the onset of the Corona pandemic, we received enquiries as to whether the network could also organise regular, virtual exchange, regardless of where one lives. This can be easily implemented with online meetings – the format “Ideas Café Green Library” was born.

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The author reflects upon the need to promote environmental education in the U.S. He states that several organizations, like the National Wildlife Federation have initiated education programs related to environment and conservation of natural resources. He mentions about the National Environmental Education Act of 1990, that aimed to increase environmental literacy in the U.S. He stresses on the need to incorporate environmental education in elementary and secondary schools.

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Lo sapete che se organizzate un corso di italiano per gli immigrati voi fate dello sviluppo sostenibile?! Lo sapete che ogni volta che fornite un accesso all'informazione non solo siete dei bravi bibliotecari, ma state facendo anche una pratica di sviluppo sostenibile?! Lo sviluppo sostenibile con i suoi 17 obiettivi e 169 target così come stabilito dalle Nazioni Unite per l'Agenda 2030, di cui quest'anno ricorrono i cinque anni dalla sua sottoscrizione da parte dei paesi membri, è una grande sfida alla quale tutti i paesi sia quelli ricchi che quelli poveri, così come ogni singola persona possono contribuire.

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La Rete SI-Documenta rientra sicuramente nel novero delle biblioteche cosìddette “di interesse ambientale” (BIA).

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The article shows the way the Belarus Agricultural Library (BelAL) has been following the ideas of «green libraries»: it describes environmentally friendly practices implemented in the library over the past years; particular attention is paid to the ongoing work of the Green Office Belarus Agricultural Library (GO!BelAL); the authors outlined the prospects for the development of the library in promoting the goals of sustainable development and environmental awareness. Показан путь следования Белорусской сельскохозяйственной библиотеки за идеями «зелёных» библиотек: описаны экологически дружественные практики, внедрённые в библиотеке на протяжении предыдущих лет; уделено внимание ведущейся в настоящее время работе Зеленого офиса Белорусской сельскохозяйственной библиотеки = Green Office Belarus Agricultural Library (GO!BelAL); обозначены перспективы развития библиотеки в целях содействия целям устойчивого развития и экологической осведомлённости.

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Zusammenfassung: Mit der Verabschiedung der Agenda 2030 durch die Vereinten Nationen hat sich die Weltgemeinschaft für eine nachhaltige und zukunftsfähige Entwicklung verpflichtet. Auch die IFLA hat die Bedeutung der Bibliotheken hinsichtlich Zielerfüllung erkannt und fordert die Bibliotheken als Bildungsinstitutionen, ihren Beitrag dazu zu leisten. Ein wichtiger Schlüssel zur Erreichung dieser Ziele ist die Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung (BNE). Der vorliegende Beitrag fokussiert auf die Implementierung von BNE in Schul- und Gemeindebibliotheken von deutschsprachigen Ländern. Abstract: With the adoption of Agenda 2030 by the United Nations, the international community has committed itself to sustainable development. IFLA has also recognised the importance of libraries in terms of the achievement of the goals and urge libraries as educational institutions to make their contribution. Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a key to achieve these goals. The present article focuses on the implementation of ESD at school and municipal libraries.

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Janet Wagner ist Gründungsmitglied des Netzwerks Grüne Bibliothek und Mitinitiantin von Libraries4Future. Hauptberuflich arbeitet sie an der Philologischen Bibliothek der Freien Universität (FU) Berlin unter anderem als interne Koordinatorin zwischen der Stabsstelle Nachhaltigkeit der FU und den FU-Bibliotheken und im Kommunikationsteam der Universitätsbibliothek. Mit Bildung - Nachhaltigkeit - Transformation beschäftigt sie sich auch in einem laufenden Masterstudiengang an der Hochschule für Nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde.

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A significant movement of maximizing the green quotient is gaining momentum all over the world, with libraries being no exception. Libraries are being customised to `Green Libraries' so as to sustain the natural resources, create environment consciousness and protect the environment. In the present scenario, to develop a successful library, a librarian must establish such services which are not only useful for the users but also work for increasing the green quotient, leading to developing sustainable communities. Green libraries are the need of the hour to save the Mother Earth. The primary objective of this research paper is to analyse the importance of adopting `Going Green' practices and how green and sustainable practices have been implemented in Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh. Many new technologies and practices are being implemented by the library professionals in the library understudy to minimize the negative impact of carbon footprints on the environment. This paper also gives an overview of some green activities that could be followed in developing countries such as India, which would help in sustaining eco-friendly movement.

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Purpose: To identify indicators of sustainable management in Iranian libraries to achieve a green library. Methodology: In this qualitative research, 12 experts in knowledge and information science and sustainable development were interviewed using purposive and snowball sampling and semi-structured interviews. Data analyzed, coded and categorized using three stage grounded theory. Results: 215 concepts in open coding were grouped in 62 categories: context (with 24 concepst and 9 categories), causes (with 43 concepts and 13 categories), interferences (with 19 concepts and 10 categories), strategies (with 102 concepts and 17 categories) and outcomes (with 27 concepts and 14 categories). Conclusion: Library management needs to be moved toward sustainable management model- a model which focuses on green libraries regarding sustainable indicators.

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The major role of most libraries is to collect, process, store, retrieve and disseminate information. However, this routine demotivates many librarians who have the potential and enthusiasm to make an impact on national development. Climate change is one of the most challenging global occurrences. It greatly affects many developmental activities such as agriculture, on which over 80% of Uganda’s population thrives. The aim of this paper is to assess and recommend innovative ways through which librarians can practically participate in the mitigation of climate change effects in the country in addition to information dissemination. The study used a cross-sectional survey of librarians in Uganda and realised a response rate of 95.5%, with most respondents from academic institutions and their primary role mainly (83.7%) as librarians. It was established that the majority (55.8%) was aware of the 2030 United Nations (UN) Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also observed was that air pollution, toxic pollutants and deforestation are the key causes of environmental degradation in Uganda. Librarians should be repositioned to promote products and services which assist in reducing waste as well as promoting awareness campaigns for waste reduction and education. This initiative, however, is expected to be affected by challenges such as poverty and the subsistence needs of the communities as well as conflicting priorities of the people and government.

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This working paper brings together concepts and ideas about the role of information in the future of humanity. Different views have emerged within the international debate on sustainable development - a global industrialization view centers on sustaining global industrialization and a new moral order that advocates societal downscaling and de-industrialization based on regional self-sufficiency to preserve humanity. This working paper briefly outlines these approaches to sustainable development and their relationship to information science research. Both views are distinguished by their approach to de-industrialization. Global industrialization includes pockets of de-industrialization of communities and regions, and societal down scaling includes a de-industrialization process to a sustainable community. De-industrialization is therefore a growing interdisciplinary area of research within sociology, urban planning and policy, and economics. However, information science research is becoming primarily concerned with the informational dimensions of the global industrialization - not de-industrialization. Despite the growing interdisciplinary literature on sustainable development and de-industrialization, the informational aspects of these important issues have yet to be fully explored.

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Under the motto ``Inspired and Engaged on Sustainability'' the IFLA Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) with the Management and Marketing Section (M\&M) and the Preservation and Conservation Section (P\&C) held a Satellite meeting from 22--23 July 2022. The general aim was to inspire and engage libraries to work on sustainability and to broaden libraries' awareness of sustainability within the library framework. The Boole Library in the University College of Cork, Ireland, hosted the Satellite meeting. The library itself has a strong focus on sustainability and was shortlisted for the IFLA Green Library Award in 2019.

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Welche Merkmale muss eine Bibliothek besitzen, um als nachhaltig zu gelten? Welche Kompetenzen sollte ein(e) “nachhaltige/r” Bibliothekar/in aufweisen. Wie lässt sich BNE mit der LIS-Ausbildung verknüpfen? Die Stärke der Arbeit liegt in der Her- und Hinleitung des Themas BNE im Kontext des bisherigen und künftigen bibliothekarischen (Selbst-)Verständnisses und seiner entsprechenden Aus- und Fortbildung.

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``More Than Green.'' That was the theme of a community-of-practice session presented by the Environment, Sustainability, and Libraries Special Interest Group at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress on August 23. The program explored what it means for public libraries to be sustainable and how their efforts can further the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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We all believe in sustainability and work to be green as individuals, but there’s power in sharing our knowledge and values and working together. Grow your sustainability efforts beyond single events by creating an advisory, education, and outreach group.An ongoing, institutionally supported sustainability group jump-starts your efforts to develop a culture of sustainability in your library and community. Shared experience, institutional knowledge, and the ability to sustain your efforts across the years come from having a top-notch dedicated kitchen crew. As folks rotate on and off the group, new ideas get percolating and time-honored recipes are perfected. So gather your staff, set up your kitchen, and get cooking. A library sustainability group is a no-fail recipe for success and continuity in all of your sustainability efforts.

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Earth Day 2000 is time to study what is being done in libraries to promote the well-being of the environment. In March 2000, sixty-five STS-L Listserv subscribers responded to a survey asking about environmental policies and committees, individual and institutional attitudes and behavior related to recycling, and the effects of electronic journals and reserves on copying and printing. The responses provide some data on environmental activities in the libraries of STS-L subscribers. Information and tips on reducing, reusing and recycling supplement the results with concrete ideas on improving the environment in libraries.

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Binghamton (N.Y.) University is known for being a top research facility for sustainability and its multidisciplinary course offerings that address the topic. But Jennifer Embree, subject librarian and Sustainability Hub coordinator for Binghamton University Libraries (BUL), noticed some gaps.

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Library collections are economically sustainable only if the rate of increase in costs is no greater than the rate of increase in the library acquisitions budget. Because book prices increase at a much lower rate than journal prices, undergraduate libraries can achieve economic sustainability through a renewed emphasis on books rather than journals. Book-centered collections are consistent with the goals of many undergraduate colleges, and books rather than journals may provide the best teaching resources even in those fields that rely heavily on journals for the communication of original research results.