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Green information technologies and systems refer to initiatives and programs that directly or indirectly address environmental sustainability in organizations. Although practitioners have begun to focus on `Green IT', there is little research in this area. To set the stage for this research, we develop a multilevel research framework to guide future research. To do so, we review the existing green information technology and systems literature, and also draw more broadly from research that addresses environmental sustainability in the management, environmental psychology, and social marketing domains. From this review, we identify important research gaps and present a set of propositions to guide future research.

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Nowadays we use information retrieval systems and services as part of our many day-to-day activities ranging from a web and database search to searching for various digital libraries, audio and video collections/services, and so on. However, IR systems and services make extensive use of ICT (information and communication technologies) and increasing use of ICT can significantly increase greenhouse gas (GHG, a term used to denote emission of harmful gases in the atmosphere) emissions. Sustainable development, and more importantly environmental sustainability, has become a major area of concern of various national and international bodies and as a result various initiatives and measures are being proposed for reducing the environmental impact of industries, businesses, governments and institutions. Research also shows that appropriate use of ICT can reduce the overall GHG emissions of a business, product or service. Green IT and cloud computing can play a key role in reducing the environmental impact of ICT. This paper proposes the concept of Green IR systems and services that can play a key role in reducing the overall environmental impact of various ICT-based services in education and research, business, government, etc., that are increasingly being reliant on access and use of digital information. However, to date there has not been any systematic research towards building Green IR systems and services. This paper points out the major challenges in building Green IR systems and services, and two different methods are proposed for estimating the energy consumption, and the corresponding GHG emissions, of an IR system or service. This paper also proposes the four key enablers of a Green IR viz. Standardize, Share, Reuse and Green behavior. Further research required to achieve these for building Green IR systems and services are also mentioned.

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The purpose of this study is to describe the trends and contents of literature in green library and to suggest the research direction on green library. Earlier studies focus on the green library architecture and necessity, after then green library management studies have proliferated. Green library architecture studies have emphasized on 'energy and atmosphere' and 'indoor environmental quality' based upon 5 categories of LEED evaluation system. Green library management studies have focused on library resources recycling and utilizing energy through effective management of library collection. Based on the analysis of literature, five research directions are suggested, such as the number of libraries in an area, library shelf position and space, library space program, collection ratio for library storage, and user studies.

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In 2019, the American Library Association (ALA) adopted sustainability as a core value of the library profession. But what does that mean, and how can it be implemented? Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and Matthew Bollerman tackled those questions and more at ``Sustainability Is Now a Core Value. So \($\ldots$\) Now What?'', a Symposium on the Future of Libraries session on Saturday, January 25, at the ALA 2020 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Philadelphia.

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Resumen: La Biblioteca de la Universidad de Vigo y la Ofici na de Medio Ambiente llevaron a cabo un estudio sobre los impactos ambientales del servicio de aper turas en fin de semana de la biblioteca central dur ante el período de exámenes extraordinarios de julio de 2013. El es tudio pone de manifiesto que las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) asociadas a las aperturas provien en sobre todo del consumo de energía eléctrica del edificio y de los desplazamientos de los usuarios hasta la biblio teca. Asimismo propone una metodología de cálculo d e la huella ecológica de este tipo de servicio con objeto de fa cilitar la toma en consideración de los criterios d e sostenibilidad en la programación y organización de este tipo de servicio.

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This study aims to explore the provision of web-based sources and services through the websites of university libraries in India. The present study adopted a content analysis method for examining various web-based library services and web-based sources provided through the university library websites with a checklist. A total of 50 top-ranked Indian universities were listed from the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking list for the year 2020 in the category university. From these universities to be included as a sample for the present study; each university must have an independent library website. Secondly, the university library should be offering web-based library services and resources through the library website. Based on these criteria, 42 library websites were shortlisted as a sample for this study. The study found that majority of the libraries were offering traditional library services such as referral service, and library catalogue in a web-based environment more extensively compared to innovative and modern present-day services like library application (App), Instant Messaging (IM), and virtual library tours. Moreover, libraries are yet to explore the full potential of social media services and web 2.0 tools. A majority of the library websites were lagging in the provision of these services. It is suggested that libraries should make efforts to provide social media services extensively as the current generation are the predominant users of social media; hence it is evident on the libraries' part to make efforts to reach out to a wide population of their library users. This research is the first study of its kind highlighting the significance of university library websites in the provision of web-based services and sources for sustainability, and exploring the role of academic libraries in the promotion of sustainable development by processes like collection development on sustainable development themes, developing information literacy skills, spreading awareness, and organizing events on sustainable development and related areas.

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The evolution of libraries through three stages –modernization, automation and digitization- is analysed. A formula is pre-sented to evaluate the importance of libraries to our society, and it is applied both retrospectively and futuristically, extra-polating a 2030 scenario. The conclusion is that if the current generation of librarians does not introduce radical changes in the role of libraries, their future is seriously threatened.

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This paper examines the thermal condition of occupants and the risk of overheating in two award winning sustainable public libraries in Auckland region of New Zealand through long term environmental monitoring of the building performance and occupants’ survey. The survey was performed on eight staff of the library who have occupied the buildings for more than two years. The data were further contrasted with the risk of overheating assessment which were based on thermal comfort design parameters for free-running buildings. The standards that define the risk of overheating used in this study are CIBSE A 2006 standard the British Standard EN 1525; the TM52 CIBSE; and Building Bulleting 101 (BB101). The results demonstrate that none of the libraries are at the risk of overheating during the summer season. However, the building occupants claimed that in certain periods, the buildings can get overheated, even though, adaptive comfort criteria was used to design these libraries. The discrepancies between the overheating risk methods and the surveys can be further explained by the fact that none of the overheating methods considered the effects of the water content in the air. Such parameter is proven to have an effect on the capacity of the body to reduce its own temperature though the evaporative effect in the skin. Therefore, a standard that takes into account the humidity ratio such as the ASHRAE 55 might shed light to understand the thermal comfort responses of the occupants. The study provides insight into the socio-technical issues in overheating risk assessment in the context of public libraries in temperate climates.

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Attentive observers of today's library landscape will agree that a new movement is under way. Across the United States, libraries of all types are experimenting with building collections if items that defy tradition and expectation. The textquotedblthings collectiontextquotedbl movement is here. From the public library lending guitars and cake pans to the academic library offering umbrellas and green screens, libraries are reimagining and reinventing their roles by making textquotedblthingstextquotedbl available for circulation to their users.

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Die Walserbibliotheken im Biosphärenpark Großes Walsertal zeigen, wie Umweltfragen, Ökologie und nachhaltiges Leben mit gezielten Aktionen zum Thema und zur Aufgabe gemacht werden können. Im Großen Walsertal gibt es in allen sechs Gemeinden eine Bibliothek. Einzigartig ist die Verknüpfung der eigenständigen Bibliotheken im Netzwerk Walserbibliothek Großes Walsertal. Über 30.000 Medien stehen den 3.400 EinwohnerInnen in den Walserbibliotheken zur Verfügung. Zahlreiche Veranstaltungen werden jedes Jahr angeboten. Leben im Biosphärenpark bedeutet, in einer außergewöhnlichen Natur- und Kulturlandschaft zu leben, diese nachhaltig zu bewirtschaften und im Einklang mit der Natur Lebensräume weiterzuentwickeln. Deshalb sind auch die Büchereien aufgefordert, aktiv an Entwicklungsprozessen teilzunehmen und das Umweltbewusstsein zu fördern.

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Dieser Beitrag gibt einen kurzen Überblick über die Geschichte des nachhaltigen Bauens in der Schweiz. Der Diskurs zu einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung, zu einer nachhaltigen Gesellschaft setzte in der Schweiz wie anderswo als Folge von internationalen Entwicklungen und Anstößen ein (Club of Rome, Kyoto-Protokoll etc.). In der Schweiz entwickelte sich die Vision der 2000-Watt-Gesellschaft. Dabei handelt es sich um einen holistischen Ansatz, der nebst dem Gebäudebereich weitere Handlungsfelder zum bewussten und schonenden Umgang mit den Energieressourcen beinhaltet (Mobilität, Raumplanung, Konsum etc.). Der Beitrag fokussiert jedoch auf die Entwicklung von Standards im Gebäudebereich und zeigt, wie diese Standards und energetische Vorschriften in drei Bibliotheksbauprojekten konkret umgesetzt wurden. This article gives a short overview of the history of sustainable building in Switzerland. The discourse on sustainable development and a sustainable society started in Switzerland like elsewhere as a consequence of international developments and impetus (Club of Rome, Kyoto Protocol etc.). In Switzerland the vision of a so-called “2000-Watt Society” evolved. This is a holistic approach which involved – besides building issues – more fields of activity regarding the sensible and respectful handling of energy resources (mobility, city and regional planning, consumption etc.). The paper focuses on the development of building standards and shows how these standards and energy directives were realized in three different library building projects.

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Dirk Wissen im Gespräch mit der Berliner Klimaaktivistin und "Fridays for Future"-Pressesprecherin Clara Duvigneau, u.a. zur Rolle von Bibliotheken bei der Umwelt- und Klimabildung und zur Vorbildfunktion von Bibliotheken beim Umgang mit der Klimakrise. Die 2002 in Berlin geborene Klimaaktivistin Clara Duvigneau studiert derzeit an der TU Berlin im Fach Ökologie und Umweltplanung. Seit Herbst 2020 engagiert sie sich ehrenamtlich für »Fridays for Future«, dessen Berliner Pressesprecherin sie seit August 2021 ist. Begonnen hat ihr Engagement für diese Bewegung über die Studierendeninitiative der TU Berlin. Im Sommer 2021 organisierte sie das Klimagerechtigkeitscamp mit, das etwa drei Monate neben dem »Haus der Kulturen der Welt« unter dem Motto »#WirBleibenBisIhrHandelt!« bestand. Zuletzt stand sie am 24. September 2021 beim Globalen Klimastreik vor 100 000 Demonstrantinnen und Demonstranten moderierend auf der Bühne. Auf den globalen Klimastreiks vom 22. Oktober 2021 und am 25. März 2022 hat sie Fridays for Future als Pressesprecherin repräsentiert.

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As the peak body for library and information professionals in Australia, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) paid close attention to the international negotiations which resulted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, agreed by the United Nations’ 193 member states in September 2015. Library interests at the global level were represented by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), of which ALIA is an active member. Libraries have always been a force for good in the world. The SDGs provide us with an opportunity to show how much we can achieve by improving access to information and helping people transform their knowledge into life-enhancing opportunities. Vicki McDonald, ALIA President 2017-2018

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SUMMARY: While recycling remains optional at the University ofUtah, the libraries are creating change. As our case study illustrates, becoming a green library takes commitmentfrom individuals as well as the larger organization. It isan evolutionary process, starting small and buildingstep-by-step. From cans in lockers, to recycling bins, tocooperative recycling efforts among three libraries oncampus, to encouraging similar steps in other campusdepartments, Eccles Library has begun its greening jour-ney. Time, money, space, andsupport challenges havebeen faced and met with innovative and collaborativesolutions. With support from staff and library col-leagues, we have made a significant impact on reducingwaste, recycling discarded materials, lessening our im-pact on the environment, and celebrating our successfulefforts to make a difference.

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Die Zweigbibliothek Ballard der Seattle Public Library bietet einen Dachgarten – und eine Reihe weiterer ökologischer Elemente. In dem Artikel werden die wichtigsten Maßnahmen vorgestellt.

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Nowadays well-being, sustainability and quality of life are at the center of a global interest that, starting from the leitmotiv of the 2030 United Nations Agenda, No one left behind, provides for the involvement and participation in the change for a sustainable world through libraries and librarians. Libraries will be truly effective if they can become active protagonists of a sustainable policy in society. The definition of strategic plans, the spread and sharing of updated and integrated data and the realization of a social network in local aereas that knows how to work for common objectives have a central role in this context: these tools will allow libraries to become local partners for sustainable development.

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Bibliotheken sind nicht nur per se nachhaltige Einrichtungen, sie tragen auch zur gesellschaftlichen Herausforderung bei, nachhaltiges Handeln zu vermitteln und Projekte und Informationen zum Thema anzubieten. Wie das geht und dass es nicht immer Neues sein muss, stellt „biblio2030“ mit Beispielen aus Bibliotheken vor.

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Bewegungsfördernde Geräte wie Laufband, Schreibtischfahrrad oder stromerzeugende Räder können vor, während oder nach intensiven Lernphasen genutzt werden, um Konzentration zu steigern, sich zu bewegen und eine stimulierende Lernumgebung in der Bibliothek schaffen.Der Lernort Bibliothek ist bedeutsam für das Lernen, die Lehre und die Forschung. Neben moderner Infrastruktur und bequemen, flexiblem Raummobiliar können bewegungsfördernde Geräte am Lernort Motivation & Bewegung für die Studierenden bewirken. In einer mehrwöchigen Teststellung mit verschiedenen Standorten wurde ein stromerzeugendes Fahrrad in der Philologischen Bibliothek aufgestellt.