Antonelli, Monika. 2008. The Green Library Movement : an overview and beyond. Retrieved on October 1, 2009 at http:// search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a3h&AN=36655863&site=ehost-live
Abstract of the article :
The Green Library Movement has been in existence for over 15 years.The movement emerged in the early 1990s and gained popularity in the library profession in 2003. It's two objectives are a.) To make librarians and others more aware of diverse environmental information sources.b.)To recognize environmental concerns within libraries and seek solutions to them. It is comprised of a growing number of librarians, libraries, cities, towns, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries by reducing their environmental impact on the planet. This innovation is happening by building green libraries and embracing environmentally supportive practices within the library.
Lessons Learned :
1. The term " green" is defined as pertaining to, or supporting environmentalism while the term "sustainable" relates to forms of human economic activity and culture that do not lead to environmental degradation, especially avoiding the long term depletion of natural resources.
2. There are several reasons why libraries would want to build green or incorporate green features into their buildings. First, the cost of constructing green buildings has become affordable. Second, most readily available energy resources are definite resources. It is important to our health and to our planet and in our libraries' budgets that we use these energy sources wisely.
3. The role of the library is to serve it's community. Communities needs libraries and librarians to act as role models for sustainability by providing accurate information on all manners of green topics to renewable energy options.
Reflection / Impact to work:
The time is right for librarians to support and continue to grow the Green Library Movement. We all agree that planet earth is under stress. "Global Warming" is certain and that human activity is very likely causing most of rise in temperatures and undetermine climate changes. This means people and institutions will need to change their behaviors so we can begin repairing the planet. For librarians and staff members interested in adopting green practices such as recycling in libraries. A simple green step that libraries can do for the health of the planet and their employees is to quit using toxic chemical cleaners and adopt environmentally friendly cleaning products. Our library for example we used to collect to the faculty all used bond papers from term paper of students then we try to recycle them. During community services we collect empty bottled and old newspaper in these manners we're trying to save our mother earth.
Abstract of the article :
The Green Library Movement has been in existence for over 15 years.The movement emerged in the early 1990s and gained popularity in the library profession in 2003. It's two objectives are a.) To make librarians and others more aware of diverse environmental information sources.b.)To recognize environmental concerns within libraries and seek solutions to them. It is comprised of a growing number of librarians, libraries, cities, towns, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries by reducing their environmental impact on the planet. This innovation is happening by building green libraries and embracing environmentally supportive practices within the library.
Lessons Learned :
1. The term " green" is defined as pertaining to, or supporting environmentalism while the term "sustainable" relates to forms of human economic activity and culture that do not lead to environmental degradation, especially avoiding the long term depletion of natural resources.
2. There are several reasons why libraries would want to build green or incorporate green features into their buildings. First, the cost of constructing green buildings has become affordable. Second, most readily available energy resources are definite resources. It is important to our health and to our planet and in our libraries' budgets that we use these energy sources wisely.
3. The role of the library is to serve it's community. Communities needs libraries and librarians to act as role models for sustainability by providing accurate information on all manners of green topics to renewable energy options.
Reflection / Impact to work:
The time is right for librarians to support and continue to grow the Green Library Movement. We all agree that planet earth is under stress. "Global Warming" is certain and that human activity is very likely causing most of rise in temperatures and undetermine climate changes. This means people and institutions will need to change their behaviors so we can begin repairing the planet. For librarians and staff members interested in adopting green practices such as recycling in libraries. A simple green step that libraries can do for the health of the planet and their employees is to quit using toxic chemical cleaners and adopt environmentally friendly cleaning products. Our library for example we used to collect to the faculty all used bond papers from term paper of students then we try to recycle them. During community services we collect empty bottled and old newspaper in these manners we're trying to save our mother earth.
