Prepared by Diana Price and Trina Schuster

1. In Auckland and Alexandria
In the International Librarians' Networking Program, Trina Schuster, from
Auckland, New Zealand, and Diana Price, from Alexandria, Virginia, came
together to discuss ways both of their library systems are promoting
sustainability and sustainable communities.
Shared
Sustainability

2. Library: Auckland Council Libraries
Website: https://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/
Overview: Auckland Libraries have 56 public libraries across 21 local boards.
Goals and
Initiatives:
Goal: To promote sustainable communities:
Manaakitanga: All Auklanders can participate in society, enjoy and
celebrate their identity and fulfill their potential.
Whanaungatanga: All Aucklanders are connected and feel as though
they belong.
Kaitiakitanga: All Aucklanders are connected to and care for our
taonga, spaces and places.
Initiatives for sustainable communities:
Equity of Access and Participation: Focus on enabling communities
to use our physical and digital spaces to nurture full participation.
Connecting Communities with Themselves and Each Other: Creating
opportunities for all Aucklanders to connect, learn, discover and
celebrate the diversity of Tamaki Makaurau.
Enabling Leadership and Innovation: Growing a leadership mindset
and digital and innovation capabilities to support Aucklanders to
make change that matters
Programs: Sustainability Programs
Eco Expo
Community Gardens
Cultural Information and Celebrations
Māori and Pasifika specialists who can help with information and
research
Kura: Heritage Collections Online
Whakapapa research guides
Lunar New Year
Exhibitions for Māori and Pasifika artists
Storytimes and classes in World Languages
Chinese Culture Clubs and Dance Groups

3.  
Library: Alexandria Library
Website: https://alexlibraryva.org/
Overview: Alexandria Library has 4 circulation branches, as well as a Local History
branch and Law Library.
Goals and
Initiatives:
Goal: To create a sustainable community by supporting all Alexandrians,
including underserved populations, such newcomers and those in
poverty.
Initiative: ConnectED, a partnership with the public school system to
ensure every student has a library card.
Goal: To promote sustainability through programs, local partnerships,
including with other City agencies, and sustainable practices within the
functioning of the library.
Initiative: Sustainability Committee for system-wide staff members
Initiative: Expand circulating collection to include thermal cameras
and state park passes
Initiative: Electric outreach vehicle

4. Programs: Climate Resilience Hub
Sustainability Web Guide https://alexlibraryva.org/sustainability
Children's Programs
Creating Compost
Adult Programs
Discover Solar Power
House Plant and Craft Supply Swap
Plastic Pollution
Trash Trekkers
Cultural Celebrations
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Enkutatash Celebration
Black Family Reunion
Pride Fair
Storytimes in World Languages