Green+Librarianship

=Green Librarianship=

August 14, 2007 Moderator: Brita Servaes

=Session Notes=


 * Started with introductions.**


 * People talked about their frustrations.**
 * Recyclables disposed of trash
 * Packaging, rolls of paper wrapped in plastic
 * Aerosoles.
 * Web based products, but backed up with printed manuals
 * Organization not conscious of the environment, styrofoam cups etc.
 * Printers that won't print double sided.


 * Suggestions**
 * Free research guide, practical but also tying into Philosophy, connecting with global community
 * Engage the profession at large, use existing networks/organizations
 * Reusable coffee cups, Columbia Health sciences library gave out free coffee mugs.
 * Fresh Aire initiative - [|Fresh Aire]
 * Programs/Collections based around being green
 * Charges for printing
 * //Myth of the paperless Office// - Book
 * Use a wiki instead of printing out your drafts
 * [|Freecycle]
 * Materials for the Arts [|mfta.org]
 * Allow patrons to bring in used printer cartridges, return them to a refill place for a discount/free refills
 * [|Green Line Paper]
 * A green library wiki
 * More conferences like this, or even virtual conferences.
 * Rebrand book sale into reread sale .. its not just about books its about recycling.
 * Partner with other recycling agencies
 * [|Energy Star]
 * Low or No VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) for paint (improves air quality)
 * Specify furniture that does not use foam - specify green design furniture [|Green library furniture]
 * Report bad air condition to OSHA
 * Use the biggest resource, the patrons. Allow green groups to meet in the library.
 * Use some of the existing networks, like Palinet, Incolsa etc to leverage buying power
 * Kilowatt meters - [|Kill-a-watt]
 * Optional date due slip
 * Freegans might be willing to use unwanted items [|Freegan.info>]
 * Set an example, influence the culture of an organization
 * Screensavers on reference computers


 * Green Librarian Organization**
 * Set up a Special interest group
 * Radical Reference wiki http://wiki.radicalreference.info/index.php/Green_Librarianship
 * Virtual Meetings
 * Metro Meetings

=Blog Posts by Attendees=
 * [|Chris Cormack]
 * [|Jenna Freedman]

=Other References to This Session= [|Monika Antonelli (2008) "The Green Library Movement: An Overview and Beyond", Electronic Green Journal: Vol. 1: No. 27, Article 1.] =Special Announcement= Arlington Public Library (Arlington, VA) will host a GREEN LIBRARY UNCONFERENCE on Earth Day - Watch for details! Steve Carr scarr2@arlingtonva.us
 * April 22, 2008!**