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Implementing Sustainability in Library Instruction

2022
This chapter shares the process and rationale behind a library workshop with the Reference and Research Services Department and Archives and Special Collections Department at the New Mexico State University Library. The workshop was part of a grassroots social justice initiative aimed at forming a more equitable and sustainable library instruction ...
Erin Renee Wahl, Kristin Kew, Jessica Theresa Zubia   +2 more
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Digital Library Sustainability and Design Processes

2012
This paper highlights the importance of sustainability in digital library design processes and frames these arguments within current digital library forums and literature. Sustainability of digital libraries is analysed through an empirical study of 10 best practice digital library projects across three African countries (Uganda, South Africa, Kenya ...
Anne Adams, Pauline Ngimwa
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Library as a Sustainability Leader

2023
Library as a Sustainability Leader: Creating sustainable Library and Resilient Communities. Most scientists around the world now agree that the planet is under stress, and the climate change is already impacting human health. This means people and institutions will need to change their behaviors so they can begin repairing the planet.
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Sustainability of Digital Libraries: A Conceptual Model

2013
Major factors related to the economic, social and environmental sustainability of digital libraries have been discussed. Some research in digital information systems and services in general, and digital libraries in particular, have been discussed to illustrate different issues of sustainability. Based on these discussions the paper, for the first time,
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Ecological Sustainability in Libraries

2010
In this paper we want to explain the role and necessity of ecological sustainability in libraries to overcome the Digital Divide. Digital Divide is not only the physical connection to the internet. It has also a multidimensional aspect. We want to have a closer look at one aspect of such a physical workplace. This shall be the ecological sustainability
Eichel, Dierk, Schadt, Anastasia, Skudlarek, Anja, Wagner, Anja   +3 more
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Sustaining the work of “Learning in libraries”

The Bottom Line, 2006
PurposeA model collaborative approach among three distinct library systems with common goals and missions but unique delivery systems. The primary goal was to improve the out of school environment in libraries and develop best practices in supporting youth during these hours.
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Libraries Are Sustainability Leaders

2023
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Lisa Gangemi Kropp   +1 more
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Sustainable library services for all

Library Management, 2016
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the need to create greater accessibility in libraries through the lens of sustainability. Design/methodology/approach Exploration of various types of theories including disability theory and sustainability as applied to business structure.
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Assessing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals in academic libraries

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 2022
Clare Thorpe, Lyndelle Gunton
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Sustainability and Green Library Practices

At the core of green library infrastructure is energy efficiency. Traditional library buildings, often vast and historically designed with large windows for natural light but without modern insulation or HVAC systems, can be significant energy consumers. Green libraries address this by employing a range of innovative solutions. This includes the use of
Hitesh Saini, Rajkumar Bhakar, Reena Anand   +2 more
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