Going Green in the Library

Prepared ByJalpa Tejura

Presented ByDhanlaxmi Patel

Reduce Waste – “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”Conserve Water, Energy & ResourcesPurchase Environment Friendly ProductsImprove Worker & Patron EnvironmentEducate Staff and PublicUse renewable energy and materials that are sustainably harvested. Protect and restore local air, water, soils, etc.

What does it mean to “Go Green”?

United States, the non-profit organization the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

What makes a library green?

LEED

Must be situated in center of the location.

Location must be near to nature.

The parking area must be adequate

Must be close to the public and private places i.e. school, temples, city hall etc.

Site Selection

Library

Store Rainwater

Connect your downspout to a rain barrel.

Reuse the water for garden.

Design waterless urinals

Recycling of wastewater through purification at a water treatment plant.

Using low flow taps in wash basins

Water Conservation

Use fans instead of A/C.Take advantage of more windowsTake advantage of natural light.Use eco-friendly light bulbsUse Solar Energy productsUse of Wind wings.Use power strips / power saver for all electronic devices and shut them off them when not in use.

Energy Conservation

Turn off computer or laptop after usingEncourage co worker to save electricity.Install programmable thermostat so your heat and air conditioning are only on when you need it most.

Energy Conservation

Purchase Environment Friendly Products

Use post-industrial and post-consumer recycled materials

Learn to read labels

know the warning signs

Choose products with less harmful ingredients

Green Seal and Eco Friendly

Look for recycled content.

Building Materials

Carpet and flooringEnvironmental Benefitsgreening indoor environmentAssure Ventilation EffectivenessDaylight and Views

Indoor Air Quality

Start an Organic Garden

Encourage Workers

Plant environment friendly flowers

Use safe pesticides

Outdoor Air Quality.

The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) changed from the traditional catalogue card

Now, user can search information via OPAC and most recently, by internet

Using OPAC

E Books

Converting the books into E books by scanning the original with that we can pass this legacy of knowledge to our future generation with the help of electronic devices like computer , mobile phones , tablet etc.

By Putting newspaper and magazine archives online we can preserve the original one, and more people can take advantage to read it at a same time.

E Journals

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

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

Hold meetings and organize training workshops online through the virtual

Take advantage of web tools and sites

Special Events and Projects

Apply for grants

Start a paper drive

Hold recycling contests

Apply for green awards

Stop giving out bags or reuse the bagsNo more paper receiptsSell or distribute eco-friendly bagsUse compostable or eco friendly library cardsCreate Reuse Corner

Everyday Tips

Librarian must Conscious with Resources

The Green Library Blog : 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.

Networks

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. United Nations Environment Programme: This network discusses natural disasters and global conflicts, ecosystem management, pollutants, resource efficiency, climate change, and more. EnegyStar: Learn about environmentally safe electronics, lighting solutions, heating and cooling resources, and more.

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