The Green Library

Focus on Educating for Sustainability: Toolkit for Academic Libraries

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 15:47:00 +0000

Editor: Maria A. Jankowska
Price: $32.00
Published: February 2014
ISBN: 978-1-936117-61-1

Printed on acid-free paper

In the last ten years, literature on greening libraries has expanded considerably. Furthermore, by signing the Presidents’ Climate Commitment, university presidents and chancellors committed their institutions to finding new solutions to environmental, economic, and social issues through their teaching, research, and service operations. Since 2007, higher education has observed exponential growth of programs integrating sustainability literacy into teaching and research. Academic libraries must respond to this increasing focus on educating for sustainability and go beyond greening libraries to become active partners in advancing education and research for sustainability.

This edited collection captures the current status and future direction of libraries’ commitment to advance the focus of educating for sustainability. It is designed as a toolkit offering a wide range of best practices, case studies, and activities ready for implementation within academic libraries.

[http://libraryjuicepress.com/sustainability-toolkit.php]

Free Webinar > Sustaining Your Green Collection > March 29 2013 > 2:00 - 3:00 PM (ET)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:55:00 +0000

University of Utah J. Willard Marriott Library: Sustainability Collection Development Policy Report

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:03:00 +0000

In May 2012, the Marriott Library received grant funding from the Chevron Corporation to conduct an audit of the Library’s collection development policies as they relate to sustainability. Out of these monies the Marriott Library Sustainability Working Group (MLSWG) was formed to compile this report, which details the current status of the Marriott Library’s and the University of Utah’s sustainability resources and programs.

Table of Contents

1. OVERVIEW
2. DEFINITION OF SUSTAINABILITY
3. SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
4. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY
5. MAJOR SCHOLARLY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
6. ISSUES FOR LIBRARIANS
7. CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND EXTENDED AREAS OF INQUIRY
8. REFERENCES
9. Appendix A: Environmental Psychology Case Study
10. Appendix B: Core Reading List for Sustainability
11. Appendix C: Scholarly Journals with “Sustainability” in
12. Appendix D: Recommended Purchasing List

Source and Full Text Available At

[http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ir-eua/id/2620]

Course > The Sustainability Movement on Campus: Forming a Library Action Plan for Engagement

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:47:00 +0000

The Sustainability Movement on Campus: Forming a Library Action Plan for Engagement

Instructor: Madeleine Charney
Dates: January 7-18, 2013
Credits: 0.75 CEUs

This course focuses on the role of the academic librarian in the sustainability movement which is sweeping across U.S. campuses. A proliferation of sustainability courses, programs and related activities bears witness to a paradigm shift in our society. A trans-disciplinary area of study, sustainability stretches beyond environmental awareness to include issues of economic viability and social justice concerns. This commingling of subject areas offers limitless opportunities for collaboration and cross-pollination between librarians and the faculty, students, staff and administrators they support. Emphasis will be on the curriculum with a preliminary exploration of how facilities management and co-curricular activities tie into the teaching and learning of sustainability.

You will be guided through a practical process for becoming actively engaged in this paradigm shift on your campus. Sections will include: “Temperature Check” of Your Institution, Finding Your Allies, Library as Common Space, and Bridge Building Tools. Reading assignments, exercises and participation in a discussion forum will connect you to the community-inspired energy that drives the sustainability movement. The course will culminate in an action plan that matches the needs of your library and institution and suits your comfort level for professional involvement. The instructor will offer individual feedback as you reflect on your own values and the influence you, the library profession, and your institution offer to the shaping of our future leaders.

Participants are expected to spend 7.5 hours on the two-week course.

Madeleine Charney is the Sustainability Studies Librarian at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 2011 she presented at the national conference for the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, “Getting Closer: The Librarian, the Curriculum and the Office of Sustainability.” This past year she co-facilitated a 4-part webinar series “Libraries for Sustainability.” She continues to work on her “elevator speech” to inspire others about sustainability as a transformative movement and an opportunity to rethink and rework how we interact on this planet.

Interview with Madeleine Charney

[http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/news/?p=80]

Cost = $90

Source and Link To Registration Available At

[http://www.libraryjuiceacademy.com/029-sustainability.php]

Libraries for Sustainability Webinar Series:Exploring Sustainability Practices in Libraries - August 28, 2012, 2:00-3:00 (EST)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Source and Link To Registration Available At

[http://bit.ly/QjEG08]

A/V Now Available > Libraries for Sustainability: Webinar Series #3 > June 12 2012 > 2 PM - 3 PM (ET)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:44:00 +0000

Recording Available At

[http://bit.ly/KEXzd9]

Slides Available At

[http://www.slideshare.net/filarwilliams/libraries-for-sustainability-webinar-3]

Towards the Global Library – Applying the Agenda 21 to Library Marketing

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Joachim Schöpfel & Gerry McKiernan

Abstract

The Agenda 21 is the United Nations’ action plan for the 21st century in favour of sustainable development. Launched at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992, its 40 chapters include social, economic and ecological actions for implementation by local authorities, governments, but also by corporate companies and services.

Twenty years after the Earth Summit, it is time to apply the Agenda 21 to library marketing and management and to move on to the global or sustainable library. Based on the marketing concepts of global performance and corporate social responsibility, we describe five main dimensions, e.g. social, societal, ecological, commercial and economic performance, and encourage a conceptual framework for the evaluation, management and development of libraries and information services.

Beyond marketing, our manifesto is also designed to provide a new outline and clear structure for LIS education, research and publication.

Think global, act local (G/J)

Introduction to Agenda 21
A new approach to library marketing

Global performance (J)

The multi-level concept of global performance
Performance, evaluation and audit

Social responsibility (G)

Social and societal performance
Working conditions
Human resources
Library and community
The library as part of local and cultural policy

Green library

Ecological performance

Return on investment (J)

Economic (financial) performance
Indicators and dashboards
Reporting

Service quality and user satisfaction (J)

Commercial performance
User-centred marketing and innovation
User studies

Towards a global library (J/G)

Concluding remarks on sustainable development, library performance and marketing
Global in a double sens: converging cultural concepts and holistic approach

Bibliography

Joachim Schöpfel is head of the LIS department at the University of Lille 3, director of the French digitization centre for PhD theses and member of the GERiiCO research laboratory. He was manager of the INIST (CNRS) scientific library from 1999 to 2008. He is teaching library marketing, auditing, intellectual property and information science. His research interests are scientific information and communication, especially open access and grey literature.

Charles de Gaulle University Lille 3
UFR IDIST - GERiiCO laboratory
BP 60149
59653 Villeneuve d’Ascq Cedex
France
joachim.schopfel@univ-lille3.fr
Tel ++33 (0)320 41 69 38

Gerry McKiernan currently serves as a Science and Technology Librarian with the library of Iowa State University (ISU), where he has primary responsibilities for Collection Development, Instruction, and Reference and Research Services in Chemical and Biological Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Environment Sciences; Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering; and Mechanical Engineering; and Alternative Energy with the Library of Iowa State University (ISU), where he has been employed since April 1987. Prior to joining ISU, he served as the Museum Librarian at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Pittsburgh, and as an Assistant Librarian with the Library of the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, New York.

Iowa State University
152 Parks Library
Ames IA 50011
USA
gerrymck@iastate.edu

NOTE: The resulting chapter will be published in a planned volume Marketing Library and Information Services: A Global Outlook to be published for IFLA by De Gruyter Saur in the last quarter of 2012. [http://bit.ly/vNKHgx].

Library as Partner in Creating Curriculum for Sustainability Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:11:00 +0000

The concept of sustainability emerges from "sustainable development" defined in the 1987 Brundtland Report as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,” addressing the balance between social equity, economic vitality, and environmental integrity.

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.

University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries
UCLA, Charles E. Young Research Library
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

The expected benefits associated with your involvement include creating a better understanding of the role of libraries in educating for sustainability and may also reveal some opportunities for further research. We are committed to analyzing the results and sharing key findings of this survey.

We anticipate the survey will take 10-20 minutes to complete; individual responses will be anonymous. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this survey. The confidentiality of your responses will be protected, although responses will not be anonymous to the research team if respondents choose to provide their email address. We are aiming for a large number of responses; please share this survey with colleagues in academic libraries and LIS schools. All responses are welcome and valuable.

Thank you very much in advance for your participation. Those who complete the survey may be entered in a random drawing at the close of the survey for the following prizes: One of ten Better World Books gift certificates valued at $20 each and one of ten Starbucks gift certificates valued at $10 each. If you wish to participate in the drawing, please provide your email address at the end of the survey. The survey closes on May 2, 2012.

If you have questions, please contact the investigators:

Bonnie J. Smith - bonniesmith@ufl.edu

Maria A. Jankowska - majankowska@library.ucla.edu

Marianne A. Buehler - marianne.buehler@unlv.edu

Source and Survey Available At

[https://academictrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8Ds9A1yindrZLlG]

Libraries for Sustainability Webinar Series: Call to Action and Collaboration | February 28 2012 | 2:00 PM -3:00 PM (ET)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:51:00 +0000

Webinar series facilitators: Madeleine Charney (UMass Amherst Libraries), Beth Filar Williams (UNC Greenboro), and Bonnie Smith (University of Florida Libraries).

Slideshare Available At

[http://slidesha.re/ylEnpE]

Webinar A/V Recording

[http://bit.ly/HiZX9p]

Libraries for Sustainability Webinar Series: Exploring Sustainability Practices in Libraries | April 24, 2012 | 2:00PM-3:00PM (ET)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:17:00 +0000

There are different types of sustainability practices in libraries (e.g. buildings, collection development, instruction, events, collaboration) and many of us are working, educating, and practicing in these areas. Join us for the second webinar in the Libraries for Sustainability series to learn about and share sustainable practices in academic, public and school libraries. This webinar will be similar to a lightning round-up as librarians engaged in different types of sustainability efforts share with you their experiences and provide time for questions. The session will be recorded so you can view it later.

Webinar series facilitators: Madeleine Charney (UMass Amherst Libraries), Beth Filar Williams (UNC Greenboro), and Bonnie Smith (University of Florida Libraries).

Source and Link To Register At

[http://bit.ly/HbV7vq]

A/V Recording Available (04-25-12)

[http://bit.ly/I9UK6w]

Free > SJSU Spring 2012 Colloquium: Latest Trends in Library Architecture & Design

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:32:00 +0000

Friday, April 20, 2012 / 12:00pm until 1:00pm (PDT) / Online via Collaborate web conferencing

Steve and Desta Krong of Krong Design Inc. will discuss some of the latest trends in library architecture and interior design, including:

how libraries have transformed through the years
the importance of design, identity, and branding
how to prepare for the future of library design
budget and scope considerations
architect‘s and interior designer‘s working relationships
new library rooms & areas
finish materials, furniture, lighting trends
case study reviews
sustainability in library design and operations

Join the session at

https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2011274&password=M.616A17D634A65B60A88CA6CFBAC0F5

(no password required). The presentation will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

Source

[https://www.facebook.com/events/209939212446047/]

GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:44:00 +0000

GREENR (Global Reference on the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources) is a new online resource that offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more. GREENR is an important part of a new generation of solutions from Gale designed with users in mind.

GREENR is interactive and current, allowing users to navigate issue, organization and country portals. It's a one-stop site dedicated to studying sustainability and the environment.

Source

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/greenr/]

Content

> Explore the Content

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/greenr/explore.htm]

> Experience the Content

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/greenr/experience.htm]

Demo

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/media/training/GREENR/webcast_demo.htm]

Video

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/greenr/ssi/video.htm]

Free Downloads

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/greenr/downloads.htm]

Blog

[http://blog.gale.com/gettingtogreenr/]

Attend A Webinar

[http://www.gale.cengage.com/webinar/]

Free Trial Available

[http://www.galetrials.com/Login.aspx]

Sustainability Reference Center™ > New EBSCOHost Fulltext Database

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:13:00 +0000

Sustainability Reference Center™ is a comprehensive full-text database covering all aspects of sustainability. This collection offers unmatched full-text coverage of information relevant to many areas integral to sustainability initiative management including, but not limited to:

Corporate Social Responsibility
Environmental Stewardship
Federal, State and Local Regulations
"Green" Issues & Initiatives
ISO 14000
LEED
Recycling
Renewable Energy
Resource Conservation
Social Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Business Practices
Waste Reduction

Sustainability Reference Center offers full content from more than 820 publications including journals, monographs, magazines, and trade publications, all directly with a strong focus on sustainability issues.

The database also features tens of thousands of additional sustainability-focused articles, benchmarks, and best practices, selected from thousands of trade and industry titles.

Designed for sustainability experts and information professionals, Sustainability Reference Center provides the greatest concentration of sustainability-related content available today.

[snip]

Links To Title List in PDF / Excel / HTML ; Brochure(s) Available

Free Trial Available > ??? Don't See Pricing Details ???

Source

[http://bit.ly/Rj3kT]

New Book > _How Green Is My Library?_

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:40:00 +0000

Sam McBane Mulford ; Ned A. Himmel / ISBN13: 9781591587804 ; ISBN10: 1591587808 / Libraries Unlimited / Paperback / 122 pages / Publication Date: 12/22/2009 / Price: $40.00 / Book code: LU8780

Description

While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. A few jurisdictions are mandating LEED certified buildings and carbon-neutral practices, while others do not yet have these concepts on their radars.

This resource will provide novice to intermediate ecological sophisticates with tools to evaluate the greenness of their existing or planned facilities and operations.

Contents

What is "green?" -- Why be "green?" -- How green are we? -- How green do we want to be? -- Greening my library -- How do we get there?

Authors

Sam McBane Mulford has consulted with libraries as well as other public and not for profit agencies for over twenty years. Her design career has been focused in strategic initiatives, process design and facilitation, and creating environments that empower organizations to achieve their vision and goals.

Ned Himmel, MLS, UC Berkeley, recently retired as Assistant Library Director, San Jose Public Library, San Jose, CA. He has 35 years of experience, including as a manager at two National Libraries of the Year. He is currently a consultant on library design and operation.

Sources

[http://lu.com/showbook.cfm?isbn=9781591587804]

[http://www.abc-clio.com/visitortools/productSheet/preview.aspx?productid=111407]

See Also

[http://www.abc-clio.com/products/overview.aspx?productid=111407]

!!! Thanks To / Ned A. Himmel / Co-Author / For The HeadsUp !!!

Alliance Library System > Going Green Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:23:00 +0000

Welcome to Alliance Library System’s Green Blog!

This blog is designed to help libraries of all sizes and types become more environmentally friendly. Green is gaining in popularity and it is here to stay!

This blog will focus on Environmental Organizations & Initiatives, Financial Resources (Grants, Funding, and Discounts), Green Buildings, and Programming Ideas. [snip]

Addiional Resources

Downloadles

ALS Getting Started Going Green Brochure – A simple handout covering reasons to go green, simple steps to reduce consumption and conserve resources, and homemade green cleaning products.
ALS Going Green Proposal – This proposal by ALS Health and Safety Committee might be useful when making a green proposal to the library’s board.
Librarian’s Environmental Toolkit - A list of environmental resources for librarians who need them occasionally and don’t know where to go.
Environmental Novels: An Annotated Bibliography - Books for young adults and adults that might spark the recreational reader’s interest in environmental issues.
Brodart’s Green Guide – from being green in the workplace to biographies of environmentalists, this list covers a wide range of subjects for juvenile and adult readers.
Green Governments Illinois Act – the purpose of this Act is to demonstrate the State’s commitment to reducing negative environmental impacts, reducing greenhouse gases, and preserving resources for current and future generations.
Green Bookmark (Front)
Green Bookmark (Back)
Going Green at Your Library Flyer
Going Green at Your Library Bookmarks

Source

[http://alsgoesgreen.wordpress.com/]

Going Green @ Your Library: Lean, Green, Clean Ideas Online Conference | October 7 2009 |

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:44:00 +0000

Considering “Going Green” At Your Library?

What steps can you take to do your job, but in an environmentally sensitive way?

Get the answers to these questions and many more by signing up for

Going Green @ Your Library: Lean, Green, Clean Ideas.

Florence Mason will kick off the morning with her talk, "Going Green" Successfully.

Breakout sessions will cover LEED certification for new and renovated buildings, practical, low cost/no cost suggestions for library and IT operations, how to reach out to your community, and much more.

Learn from public and academic library presenters who bring their experience and expertise to the table. It’s a perfect opportunity to quiz them throughout the day.

Sponsored by Amigos, this online conference is Wednesday, October 7 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST.

Source

[http://www.amigos.org/?q=node/1453]

Schedule > Time / Title / Speaker(s)

8:00am - 8:45am

Being Green? / TBA

9:00am - 9:45am

Keynote: "Going Green" Successfully / Florence Mason

10:00am - 10:45am

Case Studies: Eight LEED Construction Projects / Wendy Heger

Green Your Library: Small Steps with No Footprint / Meggan Smith

Beyond Bug Spray: Non-Toxic Methods of Pest Control / Rebecca Elder

11:00am - 11:45am

Sustainable Services: The Heart of Going Green / Steven Carr

Help Us, Help Others, Go Green @ Your Library / Shannon Blakey

12:00pm - 1:00pm / LUNCH

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Greening Your Library's IT / Mary Carr

Going Green @ Your Library: Lessons in Programming / Robbie Sittel

Sustainability: Building Partners, Building Opportunities / Sarah Passonneau

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Campus Sustainability Initiatives and How the Library Fits In / TBA

Twelve Months of Recycled Programming / Stacy DeLano

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Questions and Answers with the Presenters

Source

[http://greenlibs.amigos.org/node/5]

Speakers' Biosketches

[http://greenlibs.amigos.org/node/18]

Registration Fees

Description / Fee / Deadline

Early Bird Member Rate = $250 / Until 09-09-09 ; Thereafter > Member Rate = $275

Early Bird Non-member Rate = $300 / Until 09/09/09 ; Thereafter Non-member Rate = $325.00

Early Bird Student Rate = $125 / Until 09-09-09 ; Thereafter Student Rate = $150

Location > Amigos Online Classroom

NOTE: >> Number Of Participants Limited <<

Source

[http://www.peopleware.net/index.cfm?siteCode=2787&eventDisp=GREENWBCON&subeventdisp=100709WEB&CFID=25469720&CFTOKEN=58bf064-319108d3-8aef-4cc9-90da-bcbe88fca140]

Article: Sustainability Challenge for Academic Libraries

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:05:00 +0000

Sustainability Challenge for Academic Libraries: Planning for the Future College and Research Libraries / Maria A. Jankowska & James Marcum

Preprint / Accepted for publication / College and Research Libraries / Expected Publication: March 2010 / 20 pp.

Abstract

There is growing concern that a variety of factors threaten the sustainability of academic libraries: developing and preserving print and digital collections, supplying and supporting rapidly changing technological and networking infrastructure, providing free services, maintaining growing costs of library buildings and lowering libraries‘ ecological footprint. This paper discusses the multi-dimensional issues of sustainability in academic libraries and identifies needs for designing an integrated framework for sustainable strategies in academic libraries. Additionally, the paper presents a synthesis of existing literature on the increasingly popular topic of 'green libraries' and prepares a background towards developing a framework for sustainable strategies in academic libraries.

Contents

Library Sustainability: A Literature Review

(1) Sustainability of scholarship and collections;
(2) Green library operations and practices;
(3) Green library buildings; and
(4) Measuring and improving sustainability.

Challenges to Sustainable Future of Libraries

Libraries as Environmental Consumers

Need for Sustainable Growth

Sustainable Strategies for Academic Libraries

Conclusion

Academic libraries have always been central components of universities. With universities and colleges developing and adopting sustainability indicators, academic libraries remain slow to either develop their own sustainability indicators or to adopt indicators already developed by other organizations.

Such indicators could become the basis for developing a comprehensive sustainability framework helping to assess the impacts of library operations and future projects on the library‘s sustainable progress. More specifically, such a framework could help libraries choose socially responsible vendors and publishers and help to evaluate operational strategies resulting in providing environmentally friendly products, energy savings, reduction of waste and keeping usage fees as low as possible.

All libraries strategic plans need to be grounded in the overarching framework combining the three standard dimensions (social, economic and environmental) of sustainable growth. Sustainable strategies need to be integrated into a platform for guiding future decisions about collections, library buildings, and the scale of preservation, digitalization, equipment, products and library networking service efforts. Such decisions need to take into account not only the cost of collection, equipment and labor, but also the cost of generated waste measured by the size of the ―ecological footprint resulting from library operations and services.

Library sustainability must become a strategic consideration balancing the assumptions of continued growth and expansion.

Notes and References

Source

[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crljournal/preprints/Jankowska.pdf]

See Also

[http://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/2009/06/29/crl-preprint-on-sustainable-academic-libraries/]

Book: Greening Libraries: Call For Submissions

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:40:00 +0000

Greening Libraries, edited by Monika Antonelli and Mark McCullough and published by Library Juice Press, is a collection of essays, papers and articles on various aspects of the green library movement.

The editors are seeking articles from a variety of perspectives on a wide range of topics related to green practices, sustainability and the library profession. Greening Libraries will offer an overview of important aspects of the growing green library movement, including, but not limited to, green buildings, alternative energy resources, conservation, green library services and practices, operations, programming, and outreach.

Objective of Book

It is difficult to turn on the television or read a news story today without learning about how green and sustainable practices are being implemented throughout society. Libraries are not exempt from these broader trends. In some cases, libraries and librarians have been at the forefront of these efforts. This book seeks to provide library professionals with a collection of articles and papers that will serve as a portal to understanding a wide range of green and sustainable practices within libraries and the library profession.

Suggested Topics:

Green Libraries

*Historical, current or future perspectives

Green Buildings

*How to build a green library
*LEED certification
*Platinum and Gold LEED Libraries
*Green renovations, LEED renovations
*Green and sustainable landscaping
*Alternative building materials and methods
*Green roofs
*The Chicago Standard

Operations

*Healthy buildings
*Staff and administration compliance and buy-in
*Energy audits
*Greenhouse gas emission inventories
*Alternative energy resources (geothermal, wind, solar)
*Energy conservation and reduction
*Water consumption and usage
*Going green and cost-effectiveness
*Thinking green about waste (composting, vermiculture)
*Recycling and reuse
*Resource sharing
*Green supplies (recycled paper, cleaners, pens, etc.)

Programming and Services

*Compliance and buy-in
*Public programming (peak oil, climate change, gardening, green living)
*Public services
*Community resource sharing
*Tool libraries
*Green transportation, car sharing, car pooling, bicycle promotion
*Library community gardens
*The library as a green community hub (CSA pick up, Freecycle, public transportation)

The Transition Town movement and Transition libraries

*Fostering sustainable communities

How Green is our Profession?

*Conferences
*New technologies
*Social networking
*Education, curriculum and training
*Leadership
*Publishing

Resource bibliography

Target Audience:

Library workers, public librarians, academic librarians, school librarians, library administrators, school administrators, public officials, higher education administrators, teachers, faculty, library school students, as well as anyone interested in issues related to sustainability and green practices.

Submission Guidelines:

The editors welcome submissions from librarians and library staff members from all types of libraries (public, academic, school, etc.) as well as administrators and educators who are interested or have experience creating green and sustainable libraries. The editors are open to a variety of submissions including research articles, how-to articles, essays and interviews.

Manuscript submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Deadline for Summaries: October 1, 2009

Submit a brief summary of your proposed article (250 words or less) to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu .

>>Electronic Submissions Only Please<<

Deadline for Manuscripts: February 1, 2010

Submit one electronic copy to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu.

Suggested length is 1,500 to 5,000 words. Submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.

Editors contact information:

Monika Antonelli (Reference/Instruction Librarian) Minnesota State University, Mankato monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu / 507-389-2507

Mark McCullough (Reference Services Coordinator) Minnesota State University, Mankato / mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu /507-389-5154

Source

[http://libraryjuicepress.com/blog/?p=1552]

Resource: Green Files

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:51:00 +0000

Green Files by Internet expert and guru Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.; is a comprehensive global directory of resources and sources covering the area of GREEN environmental resources and systems for the home, business and our global environment.

[http://green-files.blogspot.com/]

Green Files (GreenFiles.info/) is a Subject Tracer™ Information Blog developed and created by the Virtual Private Library™. It is designed to bring together the latest resources and sources on an ongoing basis from the Internet for green environment which are listed below. We always welcome suggestions of additional sites and resources to be added to this comprehensive listing and please submit by clicking here. This site has been developed and maintained by Marcus P. Zillman, M.S., A.M.H.A.

PDF Version [June 12 2009]

[http://whitepapers.virtualprivatelibrary.net/Green%20Files.pdf]

Microblog: Twitter Green News From U.S. Green Building Council

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:06:00 +0000

Anne Less, Research Information Coordinator, U.S. Green Building Council, uses a Twitter account to announcement Green News To One and All At

[http://twitter.com/alessismore]

Univ. of Wisconsin-Extension has created an online Sustainable Management Bachelor's degree:

http://tinyurl.com/ovkcpk #education #green#uw
about 7 hours ago from web

@foundbyafriend I love it...keep em coming, family van.
12:31 PM May 22nd from web in reply to foundbyafriend

Guide to stimulus funding for all energy industry sectors: http://tinyurl.com/dbb5ov #clean-energy #ARRA
10:48 AM May 22nd from web

Google’s home energy tool launched with 8 utilities- energy use data online by end of the year. http://tinyurl.com/qzmcdt #energy_usage
9:02 AM May 20th from web

Prevention Magazine's 25 Best Walking Cities: http://www.prevention.com/c... #health
8:25 AM May 19th from web

EPA launches EnergyStar for computer servers and data centers:
http://tinyurl.com/6dg4n2 #energystar #energy_usage
12:52 PM May 18th from web

Research to study the health and $ benefits of green, affordable housing: http://tinyurl.com/qlq26n #housing #green
8:07 AM May 18th from web

@ronanherzog It's insane! I was looking into a study last week that's $4,000.
12:21 PM May 15th from web in reply to ronanherzog

House passes 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act: http://tinyurl.com/opjtmp #green #schools #legislation
6:39 PM May 14th from web

Four of the most widely cited studies on green jobs: http://tinyurl.com/dxmpr6 #green #economy
2:27 PM May 13th from web

State-by-state tracking of hundreds of carbon and energy saving measures: http://tinyurl.com/p2cawv #climate #carbon
7:16 AM May 12th from web

Smart energy meters in every UK home by 2020 http://tinyurl.com/oejk9a #energy_usage
6:48 AM May 12th from web

Activities: 100 Ways to Make Your Library a Little Greener

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:38:00 +0000

Librarians need to be on the constant cutting edge in terms of technology, researching, web tools and even architecture and design. But libraries are also a great place to educate the public and your students about the environment, from eco-friendly lifestyle choices to organizations that promote green causes. Here are 100 ways to make your library a little greener.

Maintenance and Green Building > Keep your library clean and eco-friendly with these tips.

Turn down the heat one or two degrees: Care2 writes that "each 1-degree drop for an eight-hour period reduces your fuel bill percent," saving you money and cutting down on electricity usage

Use fans: If you can, install ceiling fans to cool down the library without overusing the A/C.

Take advantage of windows: Strategically placed windows will provide natural light and may help with heating or cooling costs.

Use eco-friendly light bulbs: Switch to eco-friendly light bulbs that save money and electricity.

Use Energy Star products: Products with the Energy Star have been approved by the U.S. government as energy-saving products.

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Hardware > Learn how to choose the right computers and resources by reading this list.

Purchase eco-friendly computers: When you need new computers, search for eco-friendly versions.

Use laptops: Laptops use less electricity than desktop versions.

Know how to clean your computers: Eco-friendly, safe computer cleaning tips include using biodegradable dust cloths and old t-shirts.

Recycle computers: Safely recycle computers instead of harming the environment when you throw them away.

Buy recycled items: Buy recycled ink cartridges and other supplies.

Consider the Kindle 2: It’s expensive and may upset some reading purists, but the Kindle 2 is an eco-friendly reading tool. Purchase one for the library to spread awareness to readers.

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Special Events and Projects > Host special events like contests, and go after environmental grants to raise awareness and become a greener library.

Apply for grants: Certain grants awarded by environmental agencies or the government will help your library with funding for green projects and renovations.

Start a paper drive: Ask the public and your students to bring in old newspapers and other papers to recycle: they may even be turned into books one day!

Hold recycling contests: Hold recycling contests between grades, individuals, or against other libraries.

Apply for green awards: Find out if your state or community offers an award for libraries who go green.

Put up a display about reducing your carbon footprint: Put together a presentation or display to discuss each person’s carbon footprint.

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Awareness > Spread awareness about your green policies through these projects.

Sell Fair Trade coffee in your snack area: Fair Trade coffee is used in many academic libraries and is made in humane, eco-friendly conditions.

Go all out for Earth Month: It’s not just about Earth Day anymore. Use the whole month of April to showcase your library’s green progress.

Sell eco-friendly snacks and drinks: Sell drinks and snacks that are bottled and packaged in eco-friendly materials.

Use an eco-friendly car as your bookmobile: If your budget allows for a bookmobile, lobby for an eco-friendly vehicle to drop off books.

Abide by the 100-mile rule: Provide food that is from within 100 miles of your community to ensure that you’re supporting local farmers and cutting down on pollutants from shipping food.

Start a blog: Spread awareness about your library’s green activities by blogging about it regularly.

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Using the Web > Take advantage of all the web tools and sites you can use to cut down on paper.

SecondLife: Hold meetings and organize training workshops online through the virtual world SecondLife instead of requiring employees to drive to retreats.

Move accounts online: Cut down on paper notices and make it easier for patrons to keep up with their accounts by making them accessible online

Create an online catalog: Cut down on paper by moving your catalog onto your website.

Send e-mail updates: Instead of mailing out paper newsletters, create e-mail campaigns to announce special events and keep in touch.

WorldCat: Connect with other libraries around the world to share information electronically.

Move archives online: Put newspaper and magazine archives online to help preserve the originals.

Monkey on Your Back: Send memos and reminders via this online service, rather than wasting paper and sticky notes.

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Outdoors > Don’t forget to turn your outdoor environment into a greener, more sustainable spot.
Start an organic garden: Grow a garden to spread awareness on sustainability and provide a healthy eating option for participating library patrons and workers.

Plant flowers: Show pride in your environment by planting in-season, local flowers and shrubs.

Use safe pesticides: Safe and/or natural pesticides will help keep your plants healthy without damaging your health or the environment.

Opt for natural mosquito repellant: Plants like catnip and citronella grass are natural mosquito repellants.

Compost: If you’re allowed, get rid of waste by composting.

Minimize formal landscaping: Cut down on excessive landscaping that rips up the natural environment.

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Networks > Make sure your library is tuned in to the latest environmental news and trends by networking with these organizations and through these platforms. You’ll find materials for educating and engaging your patrons, too.

Care2: Care2 is a social network that organizes people who want to make a difference by living green.

TreeHugger: Learn about the latest trends in green design, food, fashion, building, travel and technology.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife: Learn about environmental contaminants, pollutants that hurt animals and natural ecosystems, and how you can help.

United Nations Environment Programme: This network discusses natural disasters and global conflicts, ecosystem management, pollutants, resource efficiency, climate change, and more.

EnergyStar: Learn about environmentally safe electronics, lighting solutions, heating and cooling resources, and more.

National Audubon Society: Discover how your library can support this wildlife protection agency through special projects, field trips and sponsorships.

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Must-Read Resources > Librarians conscious about green projects will need to keep up with these blogs and resources.

The Green Library Blog: Read this blog to learn about green library news and to get tips on how you can improve your library.

How to Green a Library Conference: Learn how to make your next library conference or library meeting more eco-friendly.

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Get tips on being more energy efficient and conscious of your lifestyle here.

Going Green @ Your Library: This blog has loads of excellent tips for going green in creative ways.

Green cleaners: Use this guide as a reference when picking out or mixing your own cleaning supplies.

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Everyday Tips > Switch to compostable library cards, set up a bike rack and encourage the use of reusable bags to continue your green campaign

Stop giving out bags: Encourage patrons to bring their own bags and stop using plastic ones.

No more paper receipts: Ask patrons to access their account online to discover when a book is due, or just stamp it the old-fashioned way.

Sell or distribute eco-friendly bags: Encourage patrons to carry their library books in reusable bags, not plastic ones.

Use compostable library cards: The San Francisco Public Library uses compostable corn "EcoCards" for patrons.

Encourage employees to car pool: Help your employees set up a car pool or van pool so that they can cut down on pollutants.

Support local businesses: Try to buy supplies and other items for businesses in your area.

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Source

[http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/blog/2009/100-ways-to-make-your-library-a-little-greener/]

If You Have Any Other Recommendations/Suggestions Please These As A Comment On This Blog Entry.

Book: The Green Campus: Meeting the Challenge of Environmental Sustainability

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:02:00 +0000

The Green Campus: Meeting the Challenge of Environmental Sustainability / Walter Simpson (Editor)

Alexandria, VA; APPA [Association of Superintendents of Buildings and Grounds], 2008.

ISBN: 1-890956-46-5 / Price: $ 110.00 (Member Price: $ 87.00)

[Description: xiii, 361 : ill. ; 26 cm.]

Abstract:

This sustainability anthology explores the meaning of genuine environmental sustainability—in global and local terms—while profiling excellent campus environmental programs. The book offers guidance and inspiration to campus leaders and advocates who promote sustainability within institutions of higher education, and addresses these fundamental questions:

• What does it mean to be a green campus?

• Is it possible for educational institutions to effectively reduce their sizable environmental footprints?

• How can individuals make a difference and successfully advocate more environmentally sustainable campus operations?

• Is the education community poised to create solutions to our most vexing environmental problems?

This comprehensive resource is a vital tool that administrators, faculty, staff, students, and concerned citizens can use to help the education community serve a higher purpose.

Source

[https://www.appa.org//Bookstore/product_browse.cfm?itemnumber=436]

Contents

Initial thoughts: A reflection on green campuses / Walter Simpson -- Rating colleges / David W. Orr -- Higher education's critical role in creating a healthy, just, and sustainable society / Anthony D. Cortese -- Will sustainability take root? / Karla Ignite -- The 800-pound gorilla: the threat and taming of global climate change / Jim Hansen -- Energy and climate change: Going climate neutral: the American college & university presidents climate commitment / Judy Walton -- Organizing an effective campus energy program: lessons from the University at Buffalo / Walter Simpson -- On-site renewables: installing solar, wind, and biomass energy systems on campus / Michael Philips, Andrea Putnam, and Walter Simpson -- Buying green power from utilities and other suppliers / Michael Philips, Andrea Putnam, and Walter Simpson -- UC Berkeley's climate commitment / Fahmida Ahmed -- Responding to climate change: making it happen at Middlebury College / Jack Byrne and Nan Jenks-Jay -- Green buildings: Making the case for green building: cataloging the benefits of environmentally responsible design and construction / Alex Wilson -- Successful strategies for planning a green building / William D. Browning -- Architecture, ecological design, and education: the creation of the Adam Joseph Lewis Center at Oberlin College / David W. Orr -- Green purchasing and materials: Waste not: a discussion about green purchasing with Rutger's University's Kevin Lyons / Karla Hignite with Kevin Lyons -- Building materials: what makes a product green? / Alex Wilson -- Recycling and waste reduction: Recycle this! A look at campus recycling programs / R. Marc Fournier -- In pursuit of recycling excellence at the University of Oregon / Karyn Kaplan -- Campus landscaping and grounds: The role of the landscape in creating a sustainable campus / Carol Franklin, Teresa Durkin, and Sara Pevaroff Schuh -- Why go native? Campus landscaping for biodiversity and sustainability / Brian Kermath -- Pesticide-free campuses / Steve Abercrompie -- Transportation: The road less traveled: sustainable transportation on campus / Will Toor -- Green cleaning: Harvard University's green cleaning program / Jason Luke and Dara Olmsted -- Green campus profiles: Sustainability at Arizona State University: a top-down approach / Benny Bentzin -- The greening of Ball State University: a whole systems approach / Robert J. Koester, James Eflin, and John Vann -- Creating a culture of sustainability at the University of British Columbia / Gillian Allan -- From advocating to institutionalizing sustainability at Cornell University / Dean Koyanagi -- Sustainability, campus operations, and academic entrepreneurship at Ithaca College / Peter W. Bardaglio and Marian Brown -- Green campus evaluation: A sustainability assessment and rating system for colleges and universities / Judy Walton -- Overcoming existential paralysis: The last word: a cartoon by Tom Toles -- Steps toward environmental sustainability: 125 ways to green your campus / UB Green Office, University at Buffalo -- Key organizations, programs, and references / Walter Simpson and Judy Walton.

Conference: ACURIL XXXIX: The Future of Libraries Within The Framework Of Sustainable Development

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:50:00 +0000

Mme. Béa Bazile, President of the Association of Caribbean University, Research and Institutional Libraries (ACURIL), announces the 39th ACURIL’s Conference to be held 1-5 June, 2009, at the Hotel Arawak, Pointe de la Verdure, 97190, Gosier, Guadeloupe.

The theme chosen for this conference is

Le devenir des bibliothèques dans le cadre du développement durable ? / The future of libraries within the framework of sustainable development ? / El futuro de las bibliotecas dentro del marco del desarrollo sostenido.

To effectively explore the conference theme, the following topics have been selected as sub-themes:

The sustainable development: a new paradigm?
Changes in the perception of the Library concept to ensure social responsibility with imagination and innovation: buildings, collections, staff and users; with what vision, mission and goals?
From local to global: changes in directions in order to change behavior: solidarity, cooperation and training.

The general informations about the Conference (conference, hotel and exhibitors registration ; call for papers, workshops and poster presentations) have been posted in the Conference website at

[http://aabdpg.nuxit.net ]

[http://cibernotasacurilcybernotes.blogspot.com]

[http://aabdpg.nuxit.net/images/stories/acuril_xxxix.pdf]

For individualized invitations, kindly write to ACURIL President, Mme. Béa Bazile, Directrice de la Bibliothèque Départementale de Prêt, BP 102 Quartier Desmarais, 97109 Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, French West Indies [bea.baz@gmail.com]

For additional information about the conference, kindly contact Mme. Danielle Renier Deglas, Coordinator ACURIL 39 [acuril39@gmail.com]

Organization: Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education (AASHE)

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:55:00 +0000

The Association For The Advancement Of Sustainability In Higher Education (AASHE)

"is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. Businesses, NGO's, and government agencies can participate as AASHE partner members.

[http://www.aashe.org]

AASHE aims to advance the efforts of the entire campus sustainability community by uniting diverse initiatives and connecting practitioners to resources and professional development opportunities. The association also provides a professional home for campus sustainability coordinators and directors.

AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.

AASHE is a member-driven, independent 501(c)(3). Membership in AASHE covers every individual at an institution.

Source

[http://www.aashe.org/about/about.php]

FAQ

[http://www.aashe.org/about/faq.php]

AASHE Programs & Projects

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment

The American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment is a high-visibility effort by college and university presidents to address global warming. Signatories commit to eventually neutralize their institution's greenhouse gas emissions, and to help accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the Earth's climate. AASHE, in partnership with Second Nature and ecoAmerica, is providing implementation and administrative support for the initiative.

Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS)

AASHE is leading a collaborative effort to develop a formal classification system for campus sustainability, with guidelines by which institutions may measure themselves and qualify for different levels of recognition of accomplishment. The project responds to the need expressed by many stakeholders for a standard campus sustainability rating system that compares higher education institutions on progress toward sustainability.

Resource Center (Online)

Our online Resource Center is a rich source of information on campus sustainability. It includes: a policy bank with over 300 sustainability related policies organized by category (e.g., building, procurement, energy, general policies, etc.); master and strategic plans that incorporate sustainability, a directory of full-time campus sustainability professionals and a list of job descriptions; extensive lists of campus solar electric and wind turbine installations; archives of AASHE Bulletin; articles, reports, fact sheets, and books related to campus sustainability; and links to over 200 campus websites describing their sustainability efforts. New resources are added on a regular basis.

Professional Development

AASHE offers a variety of opportunities for professional development, including:
Biennial conference - Our North American conference welcomes participants from every sector of higher education, as well as businesses and NGOs. AASHE 2006 at Arizona State University was the largest campus sustainability gathering to date, attracting nearly 700 participants. [snip][The 2nd AASHE conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina in November 2008]

Workshops and trainings - Held at member campuses, these events offer sustainability practitioners and advocates opportunities to network, share resources, and collaborate on projects and publications.

Interest Groups - Electronic discussion lists targeted at those with specialized interests, they facilitate networking, learning, and collaboration on particular topics and specialized interests.

Co-sponsored events - We partner with other organizations whenever possible to offer professional development opportunities such as webinars, workshops, and conferences, and to provide discounts for AASHE members

AASHE Awards

AASHE offers professional recognition for sustainability leadership by students and campuses though its Awards program. Each year, AASHE presents four Campus Sustainability Leadership Awards, one Student Sustainability Leadership Award, and one Student Research on Campus Sustainability Award.

Publications & Communications

Online communications are the core of AASHE's outreach efforts, and include several publications:

AASHE Bulletin (weekly) - a free e-newsletter providing the latest campus sustainability news, announcements, resources and opportunities. Formerly EFS-News.

AASHE Digest (annual) - a compilation of campus sustainability stories that appeared in AASHE Bulletin during the previous year, arranged by category.

AASHE Update (occasional) - updates from the office informing readers about the association's activities and new resources, and spotlighting member campuses.

Puget Sound Campus Sustainability Project (2004-2007)

This project seeks to transform curriculum and operations at universities in the Puget Sound through a model of institutional collaboration that can be replicated in other regions. Activities include multi-sector workshops, forums for high-level administrators and business leaders, and assistance in implementing initiatives such as a region-wide system for campus sustainability assessment. The project is generously funded by The Russell Family Foundation.

Partnerships and Collaboration

Campus Climate Challenge (Energy Action)

AASHE is a member organization in the Energy Action coalition. We promote the coalition's Campus Climate Challenge, long term initiative to reduce global warming pollution from campuses. AASHE also provides resources and technical information to coalition partners.

Campus Sustainability Day

AASHE helps promote Campus Sustainability Day (CSD), an annual fall event sponsored by the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP). The centerpiece is a live webcast downloaded by several hundred campuses. Each campus is encouraged to plan its own additional events.

Campaign for Environmental Literacy

The Campaign for Environmental Literacy seeks to secure and significantly increase the amount of federal funding dedicated to environmental literacy, including restoring federal funding for environmental education in NOAA and EPA. AASHE supports these efforts with letters of support and notifications to members.

Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS)

The Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS) is an informal network of professional associations. Among other activities, they are working on professional development around sustainability as well as changing curricula, standards, and tenure requirements to reflect sustainability. DANS members are committed to supporting sustainability within the disciplines, across the disciplines, and beyond the academy. Educating the public and promoting sustainability-related legislation are among their goals.

Higher Education Associations' Sustainability Consortium (HEASC)

HEASC was formed in 2006 to leverage the efforts of mainstream higher education associations to advance sustainability in their operations, programs, and professional development. AASHE is an active HEASC member and provides resources and services to the group, in addition to hosting its website. Current plans are for AASHE to coordinate and manage HEASC starting in 2008.

Net Impact's Campus Greening Initiative

Net Impact is a network of MBA students and young professionals committed to using the power of business to improve the world. The Campus Greening Initiative engages Net Impact members to use their business skills to improve their school's impact on the environment, as well as to raise awareness of environmental problems and solutions among emerging business leaders. AASHE serves as an advisor for the initiative.

US Partnership for the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (USPDESD)

The US Partnership is a voluntary partnership of individuals, organizations, and institutions dedicated to fulfilling the goals of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). AASHE is an active partner and has helped establish a Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability (DANS) whose goal is to make sustainability a focus of their publications, programs, and operations.

Source

[http://www.aashe.org/about/programs.php]

AASHE Blog: Campus Sustainability Perspectives

[http://www.aashe.org/blog]

Conference

AASHE 2008: Working Together for Sustainability -- On Campus and Beyond

[http://www2.aashe.org/conf2008/]

AASHE 2010 / Indianapolis, Indiana / September 20-23 2010 / Indiana Convention Center

AASHE's Campus Sustainability Calendar

[http://www.aashe.org/profdev/calendar.php]

Member's Only

Academic Programs in Sustainability

[http://www.aashe.org/resources/programs.php]

Article: CHE: WSU Goes Paperless

noreply@blogger.com (Gerry McKiernan) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:32:00 +0000

Internal Communications at Washington State U. Go Paperless / Steve Kolowich

The Chronicle of Higher Education / Wired Campus / February 10, 2009

Washington State University has decided to go paperless for all internal communications on its four campuses, moving all memos, fliers, posters, and its weekly newspaper to cyberspace. “Experts have been predicting a transition to a paperless society for years,” wrote Elson S. Floyd, the university’s president, in a statement ... :

"Recently we announced that, for budget reasons, all internal communications at Washington State University will be shifted from paper to electronic formats."

[more]

[http://president.wsu.edu/perspectives/021009.html]

“Meanwhile, it seems that the piles of papers that cross our desks keep growing. We plan to reverse that trend.”

The decision, made official last month, comes amid an effort to trim $10-million from the university’s budget by June, with further cuts anticipated next year. Barbara B. Petura, vice provost for university relations, said that it was “probably impossible” to project how much Washington State would save by phasing out paper, and she admitted that the savings would only put a small dent in the amount the university hopes to cut from its operating expenses. [snip]

While the budgetary impact of going paperless might be largely symbolic, university officials note that the switch also has environmental benefits.[snip]

[Barbara B. Petura, vice provost for university relations] also said that quitting paper cold turkey would encourage the university to integrate Web 2.0 technologies—such as blogging and social networking—into its internal communications. [snip]

[snip]

Source

[http://tinyurl.com/a9tfnu]