Sustainable thinking. Call Number: LB2369 .M52 2021 . Congratulations, Brentwood Public Library! Sustainable First. . The critical role played by the State and public policies in the transition toward a more sustainable food system is at stake in the case of public procurement. Findings. Public libraries in Finland have a strong history of cooperating and networking. IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions will work with our members, including library associations and institutions in 150 countries, to ensure their readiness to support implementation of the SDGs in their country and locally through library services and programmes, including public access to ICT. An edition of Sustainable Public Management (2021) Sustainable Public Management by Neil M. Boyd and Eric C. 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Webcast 1: Applying Sustainable Thinking and Development in Academic Libraries, Thursday, February 6, 2020, In this first session, attendees will be introduced to sustainability thinking and development in academic libraries, and speakers will highlight case studies in applying sustainability concepts in their academic library work. sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasible--a Public libraries are highly regarded institutions and leaders in the community, with significant influence on local government. Sustainable Gardening with URI Master Gardeners. January 12, 2022, Integrating supplier sustainability ratings is a critically important aspect of sustainable public procurement. (IRRT) serves as a clearinghouse of sustainable community-based library . We show that there exists either a unique balanced growth path or there are two balanced growth paths depending on structural parameters and on the flexibility of the labour market. This eBook examines the best practices of procurement organizations in the public sector that have reevaluated their programs entirely in order to practice sustainable public procurement. Together, the new library and plaza are setting a new standard for environmentally sustainable design in public projects. Lawrence is a city of about 90,000 people in northeast Kansas, best known as the home of the University of Kansas (KU). Understanding the barriers to sustainable public procurement is a vital step for governments wanting to use their purchasing power for good. The Library is a model for sustainable resource use and library efficiency while promoting visceral connections to collections, history, culture, and place. The 12.7.1 methodology is aimed at national governments, guiding policy makers and practitioners. Conference Date: 15-16th March 2022. Implementing SDGs and steering the action toward sustainability, however, has been so far carried out mainly out by individual libraries. Membership Benefits Get Started News Congratulations, Aileen Basuljevic and Beth Green! Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of green building technologies and practices and illustrate how public libraries can use them as tools to teach their communities about sustainability and foster behavior change. American Library Association (312) 280-5052 rchristopher@ala.org How we talk about what we do is just as important as what we do, and in communicating the value of libraries to our society what our profession needs is confidence, determination, and the will to succeed. An online, easy-to-use, curated collection of resources, the documents, images, illustrations, maps, and videos you'll find here are provided by experts at public gardens, arboreta and other nonprofit educational organizations; colleges and universities; and government agencies. The role of public libraries as hubs for reliable information, learning, and community building is ever more critical to our future resilience and sustainability. New York - September 29, 2022 - Brentwood Public Library in Brentwood, New York has been certified as a "Sustainable Library" through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. Shaffer, Gary L., 1963- (author.). Named the BGC - ULI Public Library for Urban Sustainability (BU+PLUS), the new facility will be located on the covered roof-deck penthouse area of the DLSU Rufino Campus, in Bonifacio Global City, Manila. Document Library; Helpful Weblinks; Schedule an Appointment With a Librarian; Citing Sources; Document Library Does Location Matter? 312-280-5032, freuland@ala.org, 2018 LLAMA CAREER INSTITUTE, Creating the Sustainable Library: The Triple Bottom Line Approach, Sustainability isn't the wave of the future any longer. This interactive session will cover how public libraries use these goals to develop actionable strategies to support community change. One million pounds is now available to encourage innovation in public transport technology solutions. Libraries are going green with logos on their Web sites, programs for the public, and a host of other initiatives. They are the thirteenth public library in the United States to become certified and the eighth in Suffolk County, NY. Located on Buffalo Street (Route 62) between Pleasant Avenue and Union Street, this lively library is nestled in the village of Hamburg. Keep up with City of Berkeley news via our news page , email, or on Twitter @cityofberkeley. Introduction. In another study, Barron, Williams [ 12] found that the key perceived benefits of public libraries are that they: (1) nurture a love of reading, (2) help people obtain a new job, (3) assist people in being more productive with their current job, and (4) support them with life-long learning. sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasiblea September 29, 2022: Brentwood Public Library in Brentwood, New York has been certified as a ``Sustainable Library'' through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative's award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. In Creating a Sustainable Public Library, Gary Shaffer offers a comprehensible and captivating discourse on how libraries can apply the tenets of Triple Bottom Line (TBL) for public libraries to flourish. Creating the sustainable public library : the triple bottom line approach / Gary L. Shaffer. 1672 Flat River Road | Coventry, RI 02816 Phone: (401) 822-9100 | Staff Login | Site Designed by EpbRI. Sustainable Public Library IMEG provided engineering design and services for a new library facility that replaced the City of Arlington's 40-year-old building. A rooftop. The city planners, architects, and librarians attended . Temple University's Charles Library. A larger consensus or common guidelines are still missing, be it designing a new building, customer design thinking or rearranging internal workflows. The Sustainable Libraries Initiative is expanding to enroll libraries throughout the United States, with nearly 50 libraries currently enrolled in the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program. Join global public library leaders to discuss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The building or reform of agricultural extension institutions has received considerable attention over the past 15 years, promoted principally by the World Bank and its training and visit (T&V) approach. August 2015 Identifying and Promoting Sustainable Practices in Public Works ver the last fifteen years, emergency management at the local level has transformed from strictly reacting to Comets to the Core: Sustainable Public Transportation. All libraries types are encouraged to attend. To request seeds-by-mail during the COVID-19 closures, use the Seed Library Inventory to create a top 3 pick list and email your request to seedlibrary . As office support, one PHC was reorganized to include a support team of three to four office workers to ensure good practices regarding task sharing and securing staff. The methodology developed by UNEP and its partners proposes an index measuring the level of implementation of sustainable public procurement (SPP) in a single country. It also funded the creation of a suite of free programming resources about the climate crisis that is available to all libraries. Brian Hoth, Director. ALA and Sustainability. . Figure 1 below presents the basic idea of a library. Each level of the new 81,000-sf library was designed to meet the needs of a variety of visitors. The first public building in Washington was built using dowel laminated timber (DLT), the new Southwest Library is considered a new landmark in Washington, DC. The survey was performed on eight staff of the library who have occupied the buildings for more than two years. The "urban room", a public space open through the waking hours, attracts every facet of Salt Lake City's community. Sustainability and Libraries: Green Libraries. If you are interested in volunteering at this event, call Jasmine (510) 981-6671. Toward Sustainable Public Procurement. Snhetta and Stantec designed Temple University's new Charles Library, completed in August 2019, with an impressive green roof and expansive atrium lobby, all set on a textured . Identifying and Promoting Sustainable Practices in Public Works 1 Substainable Practices in Public Works Issue 1. The Seattle Public Library was opened in May 2004. Comsewogue Public Library is the ninth library to be certified through this program. Library. The Southwest. Coventry Public Library. Although the momentum around sustainable public procurement (SPP) is growing, implementation is still difficult. The Sustainable Library Certification Program and the SLI community of practice focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible. Contributors expertly cover core issues of public procurement, including life cycle costing (LCC), eco- and fairtrade labels, the link to the subject matter (LtSM) requirement, the mandatory horizontal rule on environmental and social legal . Holds, Comsewogue Comsewogue Public Library Port Jefferson Station Mobility as a Service (MaaS . . Home | Events | Kids | Teens | Contact. Salt Lake City, Utah, 2003 / Built. It may mean retaining key elements of the library while changing many others. In 2019, the American Library Association added sustainability to its Core Values of Librarianship to foster community awareness and engagement on climate change, resilience, environmental impact, and a sustainable future. Public spending is an immense responsibility, but it also presents an unparalleled opportunity to promote responsible purchasing. restroom plumbing fixtures, and the landscaped rooftop pollinator garden. Sustainability does not mean continuing the public library, its facilities, and its roles as they are now. . Come out October 15 and enjoy live music, participate in kids' activities, and celebrate our City's thriving culture of making their own food. It's already here! This Manifesto proclaims UNESCO's belief in the public library as a living force for education, culture, inclusion and information, as an essential agent for sustainable development, and for individual fulfilment of peace and spiritual welfare through the minds of all individuals. This is the first book to focus strictly on the librarys role in going green. Join us for a talk from one of URIs Master Gardeners! Understanding what is holding back action is a big first step. They come for books, for information, for education, and entertainment and more. The library also fronts a large open-air patio area that can also be used for social events. Canada and FCM invest in affordable housing for seniors in Vancouver. Sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasiblea su. Performance Analysis of the Affordable Housing Programs with Respect to Transportation Affordability in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Metropolis . The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Garth Frizzell, Past President of FCM announced a $10 million investment through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative to support the redevelopment of two buildings. Research Starters; Schedule an Appointment With a Librarian; Citing Sources. Selected Bibliography. This paper examines the thermal condition of occupants and the risk of overheating in two award winning sustainable public libraries in Auckland region of New Zealand through long term environmental monitoring of the building performance and occupants' survey. sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasiblea These are some of our favorite standout green libraries. DOI: 10.1108/jd-10-2018-0157 Corpus ID: 159056168; Public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere @article{Audunson2019PublicLA, title={Public libraries as an infrastructure for a sustainable public sphere}, author={Ragnar Andreas Audunson and Svanhild Aab{\o} and Roger Blomgren and Sunniva Evjen and Henrik Jochumsen and H{\aa}kon Larsen and Casper Hvenegaard Rasmussen . Sustainable thinking refers to the alignment of a library's core values and resourcesincluding staff time and . The Library as a sustainable institution It is important to define first what a library itself is in order to be able to evaluate its functions. Everyone is allowed to enjoy the garden space respectfully and watch it grow, but please do not pick from the garden if you are not a member. The purpose of this report is to support leaders in the Victorian library sector to leverage their relationship with local government and policy makers; and to share their stories and contribute to federal reporting on the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development . They need to take hold of practices to ensure their viability. Sustainability means much more than being green Transforming libraries for 21st-century communities Libraries have established their own brand of sustainable development All libraries have a collective mission to democratize access to information and learning regardless of where they're located or the type of community they serve. First of all, what is SPP? In recent years, numerous opportunities have been created to encourage new integrated approaches to sustainable food programs in many sectors, namely education. The Austin Central Library is the first city of Austin public project to achieve LEED Platinum certification . Although some areas still need to be developed (e.g., policy and regulation toward sustainable library preservation and conservation practices, alternative eco-friendly preservation and . . Photo by Michael Grimm. Oct. 27will take place on the downtown block of C Street between the old main branch of the Hayward public . Library Hi Tech 30 (3), 397-407. Going green is now a national issue, and patrons expect their library to respond in the same way many corporations have. health (human, animal, environmental); circular economy; greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions; fair working . It covers 8 sub-themes assessing (i) the existence of SPP policies and/or SPP . While this paper focuses more on public procurement in schools and public canteens than in other contexts, Annex 2 gives an overview (and makes the business case) of the potential of sustainable public procurement measures in hospitals. Sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasible--a substantial challenge. . Educate, Entertain, Enrich. . Book, Add to basket, Print / Email, Permalink, Disable Highlighting, Available copies, 2 of 3 copies available at NC Cardinal. Call for Papers: Call for papers on theme "Sustainable and Modern Public Library System:Emerging Trends" and sub-themes see brochure; Last Date for Submission of Abstract/ Proposal: February 20, 2022; Fax: 716-649-4160. Temple University's Charles Library. Public transportation, by its very nature, plays an integral role in making the nation's transportation system more sustainable. Sustainability can be defined as "meeting current needs without compromising the opportunities of future generations." 1 "Sustainable is the new strategic," according to library consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham: It's time to move from an emphasis on strategic planning to an emphasis on sustainability planning. This book examines the effectiveness of the modernisation of EU public procurement law in light of the overarching treaty goals on sustainability.