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A green and sustainable library is a library which takes into account environmental, economic and social sustainability. Green and sustainable libraries may be of any size, but they should have a clear sustainability agenda.

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The resiliency of librarians is tested once again with the devastating occurrence of the pandemic situation worldwide. As a result of the global scare, many libraries have shut down as prescribed by the governments to minimize physical contact and stop the spread of viruses. Yet, libraries live up to its mandate in serving the information needs of its patrons. This report documents the role of libraries in Kazakhstan during the pandemic and how libraries responded quickly to avoid disruption of programs and services. This document also describes some of the "new normal'' initiatives and strategies libraries have adapted to respond to the needs of their clients. On the other hand, librarians are stepping-up and making enormous efforts to manage their call of duty to provide and distribute factual and reliable information to all its stakeholders. Adapting to a change of working environment also needs to be looked into. Since the start of work from home in mid-March 2020, was there a change of lifestyle? What factors affect their work productivity? An online interview among select library staff who can speak and understand English is conducted.

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The interest in public libraries is a civilized symbol in developed countries, because of their prominent and effective role in promoting the cultural, social and creative aspect of individuals and societies. The interest takes many forms by those in charge of managing Egyptian public libraries and setting the vision, mission and goals of each library separately, which calls for action. To manage the strategic performance of public libraries as a cognitive and cultural force capable of forming the spirit, thought, sentiment of society and its culture, due to the advantages and positive aspects of managing strategic performance that it can provide to Egyptian public libraries in an effort to develop performance in line with regional and international changes, and in proportion to the public of beneficiaries, to help Forming a person who is aware of the events of the era in which we live, in addition to contributing to the provision of organized and systematic knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and clarity, as a serious step for sustainable national development in accordance with the Egyptian Strategic Vision 2030.

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Since 2019 the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) Library has completed a mapping exercise with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Developed in 2015, the seventeen UN SDGs are a call to action that aims to ensure that all humans can fulfill their potential, recognising the link between poverty, health, education, climate change and economic growth.

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À l’origine simple fonds spécialisé, le fonds Écologie citoyenne et développement durable, inspire aujourd’hui pleinement la programmation culturelle, contribue à amener de nouveaux publics et ouvre la bibliothèque à la participation des usagers.

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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants without soil other traditional dirt medium and instead using a water solution that is rich in mineral nutrients. Plants can grow with their roots directly submerged in the mineral solution, or you can use perlite, gravel, or some other medium. Hydroponically grown foods not only taste better and are more nutritional, but you can change the properties of your food, monitor what goes into your food, and pollute less. You can also grow more food in less space. This is great for those who don't have a backyard or outdoor area to grow in. Weeds are eliminated in a hydroponic system, and pests are almost nonexistent.

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Knowledge economy literature indicates that proof of an organization’s sustainable future and growth lies in multi-dimensional evaluation rather than in the traditional one-dimensional monetary or financial capital perspective. This article attempts to provide a multi-dimensional framework within which a library and information service (L&IS) could measure its performance. As prerequisite, for implementation of the stated framework, the L&IS management (and staff) needed to understand that: •measuring should be done for local development and progress using the L&IS’s mission and a strategy for a sustainable future as the focal areas; •sustainability requires more than providing proof of spending the stakeholder ’s money wisely; and • adding value for the customer in isolation also does not ensure sustainability. In order to be sustainable in the knowledge economy it is necessary to understand that the relationships between the human, structure, customer and stakeholder capitals are vital. The L&IS sector would therefore, in the first instance, be required to ensure that customers could trust that they are receiving the services and products that maximise their own productivity and asset utilization. Secondly L&IS stakeholders would need to be assured that they are receiving the best value for their investment. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, L&IS staff would have to be assured that they have the necessary skills and resources to provide for a motivating environment and that the infrastructure created will ensure continuous improvement for all.

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Purpose: The paper gave an overviewon the role of medical libraries in the provision of health information services in Nigeria in line withthe sustainable development goals as it relates to health and well-being ofindividuals and the nation.Various roles that can be performed to ensure the realization of health agenda in the SDGswerewell articulated in the paper. Design/Methodology/Approach: The method adopted was contextual analysis that involved reviewing of materials from publications, texts and the internet. Implication: The position of the paper remains that medical librariesoccupya central position in the actualization of the sustainable development goals as it relates to the health and well-beingof the human race. Originality/Value: The paper concludes that in spiteof the place of health information provision and utilization in the actualization of SDGs, there are still challenges that may limit the extent that librarians/libraries can contribute significantly to the full realization of the SDGs,therefore medical libraries/librarian should be well repositioned to ensure that they take library and information service delivery beyond the physical walls of the library.

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Unter dem Schirm der Fachkonferenz der bundesdeutschen staatlichen Fachstellen sowie den Büchereizentralen Niedersachsen und Schleswig-Holstein bekommen Bibliotheken aus verschiedenen Bundesländern ein Forum auf dem Bibliothekskongress 2022 in Leipzig. Das Motto des zweiten Fachstellenforums lautet »Mehrwerte durch Nachhaltigkeit, Strategie und Vernetzung«. In den beiden Blöcken »Nachhaltigkeit ist mehr als nur grün: von Testlaboren zu Poetryslam« und »Darf‘s ein bisschen mehr sein?: Mehrwerte durch Strategien und Vernetzungen« stellen am 1. Juni von 9 bis 12:30 Uhr acht Bibliotheken verschiedene Angebote und Projekte vor.

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In this program, participants will learn to create their own homemade glycerin soap using just a few ingredients and the melt-and-pour method. This program is best suited for beginners who are interested in wading into the sudsy field of soapmaking and spa crafts. It also makes a fun holiday program in which participants come away with colored, scented soap they can keep or gift to others. This program works well in small group settings and provides ample opportunities for socialization while the soap is curing.

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The article discusses the use of mindfulness practice by librarians to reduce stress, remain focused, and improve workplace relationships. Topics include the impact of mindful breathing and mindfulness meditation on days of work missed and visits to mental health professionals, the impact of work-related stressors on job satisfaction and employee health, and the ability for mindfulness to help practitioner improve relationships through greater empathy.

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Fassen wir uns kurz, denn es heißt: »Minimalismus ist die Reduktion auf das Wesentliche, damit sich Sinnvolles optimal entfalten kann!« In unserem Themenraum finden Sie diesmal Medien über einfache Lebensgestaltung, über Nachhaltigkeit, über Minimalismus in Architektur und Design und über seine Betrachtung aus soziologischer und wirtschaftlicher Sicht.

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L’articolo presenta una panoramica dei lavori in corso dell’autrice sui temi della valutazione dei servizi bibliotecari e in generale della ricerca applicata in biblioteca. In particolare viene preso in esame il ruolo delle attività di valutazione in relazione ai 17 Obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile (Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs) dell’Agenda 2030, che riconosce all’accesso all’informazione una assoluta centralità. È a questo che le biblioteche del mondo hanno cominciato a guardare anche grazie alla spinta delle associazioni professionali. In particolare si mette in evidenza il lavoro di IFLA e quello che AIB sta svolgendo in sinergia con Asvis. L’articolo descrive le attività della prima indagine Istat sulle biblioteche italiane, in linea con la realizzazione di un sistema informativo integrato degli istituti e dei luoghi della cultura, che vede nell’aggiornamento e nella pulizia dell’Anagrafe delle biblioteche dell’ICCU il punto di partenza. Si prende poi in esame il ruolo dei metodi narrativi per la misurazione in particolare dell’impatto sociale delle biblioteche e si delinea una traccia di lavoro per il futuro.

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This chapter will use the example of children’s service in libraries to show how library staff can reframe their approach to common tasks and activities in ways that highlight sustainability. Central to this reframing is the role of libraries in connecting families and community members to others, organizations, and business. By adjusting our priorities in how we approach familiar tasks to make them more sustainable, we will ourselves become more successful advocates for sustainable living.

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Purpose The slogan “Go Green” has been embraced by a range of organizations including businesses and universities in recent decades. Within higher education academic libraries, as a key service unit in their parent institution, have an important role to play in supporting this mission. The authors have seen many academic libraries strive to “Go green” by designing a green library, whether a new build or renovation. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach This paper discusses how the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Library formulates, develops and implements its green strategy and how the strategy has gradually reshaped its services. First, the authors consider how the concept of sustainability has affected services provided by academic libraries, and why green strategies are a practical and feasible approach. The authors then use CUHK Library as a case study, siting the development of its green strategies in the context of, the University’s approach to sustainability and the wider CUHK community, and ultimately the Library’s overall strategic plan. The third section describes how the library implements its green strategies in different areas, from the daily operation of library offices and services offered to users, to the planning of a library extension and broader sustainability initiatives. Issues of evaluation are discussed and the authors conclude the paper with future plans.

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The slogan “Go Green” has been embraced by a range of organisations including businesses and universities in recent decades. Within higher education, academic libraries are key service units in their parent institutions and have an important role to play in supporting their missions. We have seen many academic libraries striving to go green by designing a green library, whether a new build or renovation. However, there are very few academic libraries in the United States that are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified. We argue that pursuing a green building may not be the strategic focus for many academic libraries; in taking a more holistic approach to sustainability through practical measures, academic libraries need to formulate and develop wider green strategies beyond a green building. Going green impacts not only our attitudes towards the environment but also changes the way academic libraries serve their users and the community. This paper discusses how the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Library formulates, develops and implements its green strategy as well as how the strategy has gradually reshaped its services. First we consider how the concept of sustainability has affected services provided by academic libraries, as well as why green strategies are a practical and feasible approach. We then use CUHK Library as a case study, siting the development of its green strategies in the context of the university’s approach to sustainability in the wider CUHK community and ultimately the library’s overall strategic plan. The third section describes how the library implements its green strategies in different areas, from the daily operation of library offices and services offered to users to the planning of a library extension and broader sustainability initiatives. Issues of evaluation are discussed and we conclude the paper with future plans.

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the trend of the movement of Iranian public libraries in Kermanshah towards green libraries and sustainable development. The research is a descriptive-survey method. Data was collected using a checklist and a researcher-made questionnaire. The research community was the managers of the public libraries of Kermanshah, numbering 96 people. Using the Cochran formula, the sample size was estimated to be 76. Data with SPSS software Analyzed. The findings showed the highest savings in paper consumption and the lowest in transportation. The rate of paper consumption was the highest average (3.70) and compliance with environmental standards in transport has the lowest average (1.83). The libraries in terms of moving towards green libraries and sustainable development from their viewpoints are relatively good and slightly above average. The importance of environmental standards for strategic goals and the codified plans of public libraries and environmental education in libraries was below average and poor. The findings also suggested that public library managers were more than average interested in creating a green room or office to study environmental standards and environmental issues in public libraries. The results of the research showed that the National Public Libraries Institute should be pursued more effectively with the establishment of binding directives and regulations for moving towards green libraries and sustainable development. Although the situation of the public libraries examined was relatively good from the point of view of their authorities, a great deal is ahead of reaching the ideal situation.