This document outlines ways for libraries to implement green practices to save money and help the environment. It discusses how libraries can be "doers", "publicizers", and "catalysts" of green initiatives. As doers, libraries can adopt green operational practices like using ebooks, aggregated databases, and energy efficient lighting. They can publicize green information through workshops, curriculum integration, and summer reading programs. Libraries can also act as catalysts by providing access to sustainability information, developing special collections, and partnering with local businesses and government on green economic development. The goal is for libraries to demonstrate and teach green practices while engaging their communities.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Building green library is a well-informed and conscious choice and responding to environmentalism. In fact, library has long been practising ‘reuse’ principle as one of the three basic principles of sustainability. We just need to address other two i.e., reduce and recycle through its actions and choices. Present study has closely examined the potential aspects of the library for greening through which we can realise sustainable library and information services. Finally it is concluded with notes for further research challenges for this complex as well as economically, philosophically, culturally and climatologically challenging issue.
Wnl 112 green libraries by mithu anjali gayanKishor Satpathy
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Green libraries initiatives at national and international levelअमोल खोब्रागडे
Green design is an emerging trend, defining the library of the 21st century. Many view the library as having a unique role in the green building movement due to its altruistic mission, public and pedagogical nature, and the fact that new libraries are usually high profile, community driven projects.
Green Teams - Laurie Sabol, Tufts UniversityMassRecycle
Presentation delivered at MassRecycle's 4th Annual Green Office / Green Facility Conference, Bentley University, June 15, 2010. Get invited to next year’s conference by signing up to MassRecycle’s free email newsletter at www.massrecycle.org.
Sustainable and Green Libraries in Brazil: Guidelines for Local GovernmentsENSULIB
Nathalie Cardoso and Elisa Campos Machado believe that all libraries have potential for making citizens aware and should serve as an example for everyone.
Public libraries, which are maintained by the State, should be the first to incorporate:
- principles of sustainable construction;
- criteria and principles of natural resource economics;
- procedures for minimizing environmental impacts;
- rationally manage public goods; adequately manage solid waste and;
- collaborate in the expansion of information access by encouraging reading on it and sustainable practices.
School Ground Greening Guide
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
A green campus is a place where environmentally responsible practice and education go hand in hand and where environmentally responsible tenets are borne out by initiatives. In this project we would make vermi compost by decomposting paper waste, vegetatives etc., by minimizing use of plastic, little practice to save energy using solar energy, harvesting rainwater and introducing community garden. On the basis of our project “Towards Green Campus†we have concluded that after analyzing and implementing the campus of BDCOE, Sevagram various points such as Quality of water has been tested and as for the result it is found portable for the drinking. Waste can be reduced by methodology of composting of waste Solid Waste Waste. It is helpful by implementing the principle of 3R.The good result by maintaining the greenery in campus by implementing our effective techniques. Prof. P. R. Khobragade ""Towards Green Campus in BDCE"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22915.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/22915/towards-green-campus-in-bdce/prof-p-r-khobragade
Going for the Green Libraries: Need of the Hour - Paper PresentationKulwinderSingh212
This PPT contains my conference paper presentation in 4th International Multi Track Conference on Sciences, Engineering and Technical Innovations held on 5 Oct, 2018 at CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar, Punjab.
India
Let's take sustainability to a new level of understanding. Whether you have a building project or not, sustainable thinking fosters partnerships, improves social equity and economic vitality, enhances environmental quality, increases revenue and conveys value. Panelists present the inside scoop on how to design with nature, develop a platform for embedding an eco-ethic deep into operations, and explain the tools America's libraries need to pursue a sustainable future in uncertain times.
Building green library is a well-informed and conscious choice and responding to environmentalism. In fact, library has long been practising ‘reuse’ principle as one of the three basic principles of sustainability. We just need to address other two i.e., reduce and recycle through its actions and choices. Present study has closely examined the potential aspects of the library for greening through which we can realise sustainable library and information services. Finally it is concluded with notes for further research challenges for this complex as well as economically, philosophically, culturally and climatologically challenging issue.
Wnl 112 green libraries by mithu anjali gayanKishor Satpathy
Paper Presented during International Conference on What’s next in libraries? Trends, Space, and partnerships held during January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar, Assam. It is being jointly organized by NIT Silchar, in association with its USA partner the Mortenson Center for International Library Programs, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Green libraries initiatives at national and international levelअमोल खोब्रागडे
Green design is an emerging trend, defining the library of the 21st century. Many view the library as having a unique role in the green building movement due to its altruistic mission, public and pedagogical nature, and the fact that new libraries are usually high profile, community driven projects.
Green Teams - Laurie Sabol, Tufts UniversityMassRecycle
Presentation delivered at MassRecycle's 4th Annual Green Office / Green Facility Conference, Bentley University, June 15, 2010. Get invited to next year’s conference by signing up to MassRecycle’s free email newsletter at www.massrecycle.org.
Sustainable and Green Libraries in Brazil: Guidelines for Local GovernmentsENSULIB
Nathalie Cardoso and Elisa Campos Machado believe that all libraries have potential for making citizens aware and should serve as an example for everyone.
Public libraries, which are maintained by the State, should be the first to incorporate:
- principles of sustainable construction;
- criteria and principles of natural resource economics;
- procedures for minimizing environmental impacts;
- rationally manage public goods; adequately manage solid waste and;
- collaborate in the expansion of information access by encouraging reading on it and sustainable practices.
School Ground Greening Guide
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
A green campus is a place where environmentally responsible practice and education go hand in hand and where environmentally responsible tenets are borne out by initiatives. In this project we would make vermi compost by decomposting paper waste, vegetatives etc., by minimizing use of plastic, little practice to save energy using solar energy, harvesting rainwater and introducing community garden. On the basis of our project “Towards Green Campus†we have concluded that after analyzing and implementing the campus of BDCOE, Sevagram various points such as Quality of water has been tested and as for the result it is found portable for the drinking. Waste can be reduced by methodology of composting of waste Solid Waste Waste. It is helpful by implementing the principle of 3R.The good result by maintaining the greenery in campus by implementing our effective techniques. Prof. P. R. Khobragade ""Towards Green Campus in BDCE"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-3 , April 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd22915.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/civil-engineering/22915/towards-green-campus-in-bdce/prof-p-r-khobragade
Going for the Green Libraries: Need of the Hour - Paper PresentationKulwinderSingh212
This PPT contains my conference paper presentation in 4th International Multi Track Conference on Sciences, Engineering and Technical Innovations held on 5 Oct, 2018 at CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar, Punjab.
India
Let's take sustainability to a new level of understanding. Whether you have a building project or not, sustainable thinking fosters partnerships, improves social equity and economic vitality, enhances environmental quality, increases revenue and conveys value. Panelists present the inside scoop on how to design with nature, develop a platform for embedding an eco-ethic deep into operations, and explain the tools America's libraries need to pursue a sustainable future in uncertain times.
Recycling, Waste Reduction & Creative Re-use - Teacher Handbook for School Gardening ~ tessafrica.net ~ For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214 ~
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079 ~
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Free School Gardening Art Posters =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159 ~
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348 ~
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden =
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440 ~
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Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica
http://scribd.com/doc/239850233
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide =
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Library futures: converging and diverging directions for public and academic ...lisld
The major influence on library futures is the changing character of their user communities. As patterns of research, learning and personal development change in a network environment so library services need to change. At the same time, libraries are focused on engaging with their communities more strongly - getting into their work and learning flows. This means that libraries are becoming more unlike each other, they are diverging as they meet the specific needs of their communities. Research libraries diverge from academic libraries, and each is different from urban public libraries, and so on.
At the same time, at a broader level libraries are experiencing similar pressures. The need to engage more strongly with their communities. The need to assess what they do. The need to configure space around experiences rather than around collections. Libraries are converging around some of these issues.
This presentation will consider the future of libraries from the point of view of convergence and divergence between types of libraries.
Challenges and opportunities for academic librarieslisld
Research and learning behaviors are changing in a network environment. What challenges do Academic libraries face? What opportunities do they have? A presentation given at a symposium on the future of academic libraries at the Open University.
A User’s Guide to Schoolyard Naturalization
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Libraries are about enabling people in our communities to learn, unlearn, and relearn. This workshop has a focus on the library as a strategic learning institution that makes the community smarter. Learn more about 23 mobile things and how you can build your own mobile learning experience for staff and customers or members. Take part in a discussion about how we frame the library as an important way to make the community smarter, and find out more about current trends in learning that affect our libraries and the way we enact with people who want to learn.
We used to think of the user in the life of the library. Now we think of the library in the life of the user. As behaviors change in a network environment, we have seen growing interest in ethnographic and user-centered design approaches. This presentation introduces this topic. It also explores changes in how we manage collections as an illustration of this shift towards thinking of the library in the life of the user.
This is the presentation I delivered at the First International Workshop on the Sharing Economy (Utrecht, June 2015).
The presentation introduces the background and initial findings of a three-months project which is part of the Liveable Cities research programme.
http://liveablecities.org.uk/
https://shareableandliveable.wordpress.com/
http://www.uu.nl/en/IWSE2015/programme
Looking to improve your library’s sustainable environmental practices? In this opening address, CILIP President Kate Robinson explores the central role that librarians and information professionals play in helping their organisations and users work towards a more sustainable society. Kate shares highlights of CILIP’s sustainability initiatives including the new Green Libraries Partnership.
Similar to Greening Your Library: Save Money and the Environment (20)
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
The map views are useful for providing a geographical representation of data. They allow users to visualize and analyze the data in a more intuitive manner.
The Indian economy is classified into different sectors to simplify the analysis and understanding of economic activities. For Class 10, it's essential to grasp the sectors of the Indian economy, understand their characteristics, and recognize their importance. This guide will provide detailed notes on the Sectors of the Indian Economy Class 10, using specific long-tail keywords to enhance comprehension.
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4. WORKSHOP GOALS
Workshop Goals:
Practical ideas for how to be green, teach
green and lead green.
Introduce environmentally-friendly, money-
saving initiatives that fit your existing
building and services.
Provide ideas for hands-on activities that will
help you raise green awareness
Offer ideas on how to get your community
involved.
5. WHAT IS IT TO BE GREEN
Green is about sustainability.
Going green is making choices that protect,
preserve and replenish the Earth’s resources.
6. @ YOUR LIBRARY
A primary role of the library is to connect people
with the information they need
The library is well positioned to gain the attention
of the community and connect users with
information on sustainability, green choices and
environmental concerns.
Think of your library as community wealth.
7. LIBRARIES AS AN ESSENTIAL LINK
“Social equity is a core mission for libraries,
accomplished through the strategic location of
branches and mobile libraries and the delivery of
programs and technology for all. On the environmental
front, libraries naturally provide information, but they
also serve as local models and laboratories for green
practices.”
Landgraf, G. (2010). ULC report: Libraries are sustainability partners. American Libraries. Retrieved from
http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/12072010/ulc-report-libraries-are-sustainability-partners.
Libraries are the necessary link between companies
like doing the right thing and the public being able to
recognize and understand what the right thing is.
8. STANDARD FOR SUCCESS
Triple bottom line
Economic prosperity (Profit)
Environmental stewardship (Planet)
Social responsibility (People)
9. WHY THE LIBRARY?
Libraries are a local business looking for growth
opportunities
Unique connection with the people/community
Ability to communicate with local businesses
Libraries serve people who can directly affect
change
Businesses
Business people
Families
Teachers
Authors
Libraries are strong participants in sustainable
solutions
11. LIBRARY AS “DOER”—
THE PRACTICE OF BEING GREEN
Information retrieval
Information delivery
Operational
Information retrieval
Aggregated databases
Books
Web-based atmosphere
Question: Is your library already green?
25. AS A PRACTICE—
INFORMATION DELIVERY--INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Balance
Benefit—sharing materials
Cost—Packaging, Shipping, Paper use, Waste
In search of a sustainable solution…
29. AS A PRACTICE—INFORMATION
DELIVERY—WEB BASED ATMOSPHERE
OPAC
Federated and discovery searches
Webpages
Blogs
Text Messages
“Ask a Librarian” Services
Refworks
LibGuides
32. AS A PRACTICE
RefWorks
RefWorks -- an online research management, writing and
collaboration tool -- is designed to help researchers easily
gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as
well as generate citations and bibliographies.
LibGuides
A web 2.0 content management and library knowledge
sharing system. Libraries use it to create attractive
multimedia content, share knowledge and information,
and promote library resources to the community.
LibGuides is a sustainable solution for subject guides,
information portals, course guides, community guides,
research help, faculty/teacher support, etc.
34. AS A PRACTICE--OPERATIONAL
Consider
How is the item packaged?
Consider an item’s useful life
How will the item eventually be disposed of?
Purchasing Power
Look for Green Seal products
GS-8 standard
Look for Energy Star ratings for office equipment
37. AS A PRACTICE—OPERATIONAL
Indoor Updates
Natural Stone (not synthetics)
Glass (not plastic)
Sustainable wood (eucalyptus)
Lighting
Use Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs
Motion-activated sensors
Vampire power
Paint
Use nontoxic, low VOC (volatile organic compound).
Light color paint reflects the sun’s heat
38. AS A PRACTICE--OPERATIONAL
Transportation
How do people get to your library?
Walk
Sidewalks
Bus or Train
Schedules (Personalized?)
Shelter
Bike
Route maps
Bike Rack
Carpool
Employees
Patrons
39.
40. AS A PRACTICE--OPERATIONAL
Outdoor updates
Landscape with native plants
Climate-appropriate species will reduce water needs
Do you need a lawn? Consider rocks, bark and other
ground cover.
41.
42. IDEAS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Do you have an “green” operational example
you can share?
43. AS A PRACTICE--SERVICES
MARC Records
590 field—local definition and use
Information is searchable and included in the public view
590 #a Printed on recycled paper
590 #a Printed on tree-free paper
44. AS A PRACTICE--SERVICES
Weeding
Collection development policy
When and How the weeding should be done
What should be done with the materials that are discarded
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Recycle
Book cart
Resell. Friends book sales or a company
Superseded
Ugly
Elsewhere
Misleading
Trivial
Irrelevant
47. AS A TEACHER--INFORMATION LITERACY
The ability to Recognize that there is an
information need,
The ability to Locate information to answer that
question,
The ability to Evaluate the answer found.
48. AS A TEACHER--ENVIRONMENTAL
LITERACY
Environmental literacy
A new role for the library is to educate users in
environmental literacy. Environmental literacy is a part of
information literacy—it is the ability to recognize that one’s
choices impact the environment; to identify the most
sustainable solution for the situation; and to be able to act
in the most environmentally friendly way on that solution.
Public libraries have the opportunity to educate their
community in environmental literacy by example, through
education and by providing access to information about
going green.
49. AS A TEACHER—TRAINING VEHICLES
Teaching vehicles available @ a library
1. Websites
2. Public forum space
3. Formal courses
4. Make the commitment and the educational
opportunities will fall into place
50. AS A TEACHER—ADULT WORKSHOPS
What a library can educate
Educate users on labeling
http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels/labelIndex.cfm
Plan and plant a library butterfly garden
http://www.TheButterflySite. Com
How to read digitally
52. AS A TEACHER—TEEN WORKSHOPS
Recycled book art
Book paper flowers
Graphic art
Book treasure boxes
53. AS A TEACHER—CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS
Guest Reader
Invite local business/community/teachers leaders to
read green books
Craft projects
Discarded CDs can be turned into art or sun catchers
Environmental drawings
http://www.abrakadoodle.com/project_cds.htm
56. AS A TEACHER—CURRICULUM
INTEGRATION
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Path: Lighting the way from research to writing (Ten
module asynchronous research tutorial)
Recycling theme
57. Williams, B.F. (2011). Embedding your green message through asynchronous learning.
Electronic Green Journal. 1, 32. Retrieved from http://escholarship.org/uc/item/4vt250k7.
58. AS A TEACHER—CURRICULUM
INTEGRATION (ACADEMIC)
Current Academic Library survey
“This survey is specifically interested in exploring the level of engagement
of academic libraries and library and information studies (LIS) schools in
the emerging focus of teaching sustainability across the curriculum. The
purpose of the study is to provide a snapshot of library services and
practices in support of institutional curricular and research needs
including open access, retaining author rights, building sustainability-
related collections and research guides, incorporating sustainability
content into instruction and teaching, collaborating on sustainability
projects, as well as reporting and seeking funding for sustainability
efforts.”
https://academictrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8Ds9A1yindrZLlG
59. IDEAS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Do you have an “green” teaching
example/program you can share?
60. LIBRARY AS “CATALYST”—
LEADING GREEN
Providing Access to information about being
green
Special Collections
Economic development
Awards
61. AS A LEADER--ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Purchasing materials that help inspire green
ideas
Connecting users with green information through
websites, blogs, posters and displays
Offering community space for groups discussing
green initiatives.
63. AS A LEADER—ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Information resources to help companies develop
team interest and commitment
EPA Databases and Software
Client Energy Savings Calculator (Dell)
Paper Calculator
Fuel Consumption Calculator
Business Carbon Calculator
Business and Organization Carbon Calculator
Household Emissions Calculator
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Is Your Home Energy Efficient?
Go Recycle Game
64. AS A LEADER—SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Libraries can serve as an information repository
for information on sustainable materials.
University of Minnesota Forestry Library
University of Maryland Digital Commons—
Environmental Films
Pace University—Environmental Law Review
65. AS A LEADER—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
“Libraries often function as catalysts for
economic development, the report found, because
their reputation as safe community assets make
them desirable neighbors. But their programs
also aid local economies, by providing valuable
information to entrepreneurs, supporting
education and early literacy, and helping job-
seekers to improve their skills and find
employment.”
Landgraf, G. (2010). ULC report: Libraries are sustainability partners. American Libraries.
Retrieved from http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/12072010/ulc-report-libraries-are-
sustainability-partners.
66. Communicate
your green
initiatives with
local government,
media and
businesses.
67. AS A LEADER—ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In 2012, The Little Rock Sustainability Summit featured methods on how to help
conserve energy within businesses. The keynote speaker was L'Oreal's Pam Alabaster
who discussed the company’s green initiative, a project that has saved the company
millions. A panel discussion was also held with heads from companies such as AT&T,
Wal-Mart and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
***
The annual Sustainability in Business: Vision, Practice and Education
conference at Argosy University in Eagan, MN draws together various members of
academia, business, government, and nonprofit organizations and to discuss the
interconnection between the economy, society and the natural environment. The
annual event has included representatives of organizations such as IBM, Wal-Mart,
Coca-Cola, Cargill, Lockheed Martin, Sustainability Consortium, and Schmidt
Printing.
68. AS A LEADER—AWARDS
Santa Monica Public Library
Green Prize for Sustainable Literature
School and Community Assistance for Recycling
and Composting Education (SCARCE)
Earth Flag Certification
69.
70. IDEAS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY
Do you have an example of how your library
has partnered with a business?
71. AS A LEADER—ACTION PLAN
A first step in becoming green is to develop an
action plan that can serve as a road map for the
directions and choices your library makes.
Template
Description of the project
Project goals
Become a community leader in environmental education
Establish environmentally friendly practices in library
facilities.
Increase community awareness of environmentally friendly
practices through library programming
Timeline
Include tasks, persons responsible and status
72. AS A LEADER
Business Plan Template @
http://web.sba.gov/busplantemplate/BizPlanStart.cfm
73.
74. TODAY’S WORKSHOP
1. Demonstrated that libraries can be green
“Doers”, “Publicizers” and “Catalysts”.
2. Outlined practical ideas for how to be green,
teach green and lead green.
3. Introduced environmentally-friendly, money-
saving initiatives that fit your existing
building and services.
4. Provided ideas for hands-on activities that
will help you raise green awareness.
5. Offered ideas on how to get your community
involved.