The Green Library

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

2010-08-05T20:44:00.000-05:00

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

2010-07-22T18:13:00.000-05:00

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?_

2010-01-30T16:40:00.002-06:00

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

2009-09-04T18:23:00.011-05:00

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 |

2009-09-04T13:44:00.029-05:00

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

2009-07-03T15:05:00.011-05:00

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

2009-07-03T08:40:00.011-05:00

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

2009-06-15T14:51:00.006-05:00

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

2009-05-26T16:06:00.009-05:00

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

2009-05-21T13:38:00.019-05:00

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.

[More]
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

2009-04-29T17:02:00.019-05:00

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

2009-03-22T11:50:00.007-05:00

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)

2009-02-14T15:55:00.025-06:00

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

2009-02-13T11:32:00.014-06:00

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]

Book: Commerical Energy Auditing Reference Handbook / 2008

2009-02-08T10:49:00.017-06:00

COMMERCIAL ENERGY AUDITING REFERENCE HANDBOOK / Steve Doty, P.E., C.E.M
Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press / 2008 / ISBN: 0-88173-567-1/ 6 x 9 / Illus. / 427 pp. / Hardcover / $95.00

This practical desk reference for energy engineers and managers is designed to serve as a comprehensive resource for performing energy audits in commercial facilities. Although there are no "typical" commercial buildings, the book begins with the premise that when commercial facilities are subdivided into categories based on business type, many useful patterns can be identified that become generally applicable to the performance of an effective energy audit. Hence, discussion of procedures and guidelines is provided for a wide range of business and building types, such as schools and colleges, restaurants and fast food, hospitals and medical facilities, grocery stores, laboratories, lodging, apartment buildings, office buildings, retail, public safety, data centers, churches and religious facilities, libraries, laundries, warehouses and more. All focal areas of the building energy audit and assessment are covered, including building envelope, lighting, HVAC, controls, heat recovery, thermal storage, electrical systems and utilities.

Contents

1 – Benchmarking
2 – Reading Energy Use Graphs
3 – Energy Saving Opportunities by Business Type
4 – Manufacturing
5 – ECM Descriptions
6 – Utility Rate Components
7 – Automatic Control Strategies
8 – Building Operations & Maintenance
9 – Quantifying Savings
10 – Sustaining Savings
11 – Mechanical Systems
12 – Motors & Electrical Information
13 – Combustion Equipment & Systems
14 – Compressed Air
15 – Fan & Pump Drives
16 – Lighting
17 – Envelope Information
18 – Water & Domestic Water Heating
19 – Weather Data
20 – Pollution & Greenhouse Gases
21 – Formulas & Conversions
Appendix
Index

Source

[http://www.fairmontpress.com/]

Detailed Table of Contents (Library of Congress)

Libraries / Museum / pp. 42-43

[http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0804/2007035073.html]

Book: Handbook of Energy Audits / 7th Edition / 2008

2009-02-07T12:37:00.025-06:00

HANDBOOK OF ENERGY AUDITS / 7th Edition / Albert Thumann, P.E., C.E.M. and William J. Younger, C.E.M.
Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press / 2008 / ISBN: 0-88173-577-9 / 6 x 9 / 462 pp. / Illus. / Hardcover / $110.00

Newly revised and edited, this best-selling handbook is the most comprehensive and practical reference available on energy auditing in buildings and industry. Updated with new chapters on energy assessment and computer software, this book includes detailed analysis of the latest technologies and software available to optimize the audit process. You'll find all the information necessary to plan and carry out a thorough and accurate energy audit of any type of facility, including electrical, mechanical and building systems analysis. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide you through accounting procedures, rate of return and life cycle cost analysis. A full chapter is devoted to understanding your utility bill, and using that knowledge to trim your energy costs. Loaded with forms, checklists and handy working aids, this book is must reading for anyone responsible for conducting or overseeing a facility energy audit.

Contents

1 – Energy Auditing Basics

2 – Energy Accounting and Analysis

3 – Understanding the Utility Bill

4 – Energy Economics

5 – Survey Instrumentation

6 – The Building Envelope

7 – The Electrical System Audit

8 – The Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Audit

9 – Upgrading HVAC Systems for Energy Efficiency

10 – The Physical Plant Audit

11 – Central Plant Retrofit Considerations

12 – Maintenance & Energy Audits

13 – Self-Evaluation Checklists

14 – In Transition from Energy Audits to Industrial Assessments

15 – A Compendium of Handy Working Aids

16 – Computer Software for Energy Audits

17 – World Class Energy Assessments

Software Directory, Glossary, Index

Source

[http://www.fairmontpress.com/]

Google Book / Handbook of Energy Audits / 6th Edition / 2003

[http://books.google.com/books?id=_b9jZ1XYiaIC]

Library/Arizona: Scottsdale Arabian Library Wins Smart Environment Award

2009-02-06T17:00:00.018-06:00

Bridgette Steffen / January 28, 2009 / Inhabitat.com

Borrowing books from the library is the responsible and environmentally friendly thing to do, and this new library in Scottsdale Arizona makes us want to use the library all the time. Designed by Richärd + Bauer, the Arabian Library utilizes great green building design and innovative new thinking to encourage people to lend from the library. Not only that, but the building is gorgeous, inviting, brightly lit, and a recent winner of the 2008 IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environments Award.

[snip]

The building itself is shooting for LEED Silver rating and is constructed primarily from local materials. The structure’s pre-rusted steel, granite, and recycled cotton insulation all came from nearby towns in Arizona. There are charging stations for alternative-fueled vehicles and the parking lot itself is reused from a previous building. Ceilings are made from recycled perforated MDF board and the hanging lighting fixtures can be moved as needed, giving the sense that the library is a big living room where Herman Miller chairs provide comfortable seating. Indoor air quality is also carefully considered and the building utilizes low VOC paints, and a HVAC system that circulates air in a underfloor system.

Richärd + Bauer’s library was inspired by the beautiful slot canyons of Arizona, which are suffused with light streaming down from above. Full length windows draw in light from the interior courtyard and views of the surrounding mountains are carefully framed to block views of busy road on the west side of the building.

Source

[http://www.inhabitat.com/2009/01/28/arabian-library-by-richard-and-bauer/]

News Coverage

[http://www.metropolismag.com/story/20090121/arabian-library]

Photo Stream

[http://www.metropolismag.com/cda/popup_image.php?image_id=16497&slideshow_speed=100]

Website: Designing Libraries: The Gateway To Better Library Design

2009-01-30T16:38:00.022-06:00

Designing Libraries is an information resource and a forum for anyone with an interest in or involvement with library planning and design.

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/]

Aims and Mission

To provide a web based resource devoted to sharing best practice in the planning and design of library spaces of value for anyone with an interest or involvement in library design and building projects. The portal incorporates a database of library building projects from 1990 - 2011; image galleries; news on library building projects, events and publications; RSS feeds; links to hundreds of information resources and the opportunity to interact with others in the field. Designing Libraries aims to be the focus of an active community of librarians, architects, planners and others interested in library design.

>>>NOTE: UK Focus<<<

Source

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/aboutus/history.php]

About

Designing Libraries is an information resource and a forum for anyone with an interest in or involvement with library planning and design.

It comprises:

A database of descriptions and images which can accommodate records of library building projects, including new builds, conversions and refurbishments for public, academic, school and national libraries, throughout the world. Currently there are more than 400 database records mainly from the public and higher education sectors, for projects dating from 1990- . The database can be searched by a wide range of characteristics to provide you with ideas or identify relevant projects to follow up in more detail.

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/db/]

Image galleries

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/gallery/]

News on library building projects, events and publications

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/news/]

Information resources. Links to hundreds of resources on all aspects of library planning and design

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/]

Ideas interchange through the LIBRARY-DESIGN email list

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/resources/emaillist/]

Future plans include the inclusion on the site of analysis of library design trends based on the contents of the Designing Libraries database and expert comment and analysis from librarians, architects and others.

The site will also offer opportunities for advertising and sponsorship to companies and individuals wanting to address the library design and building market.

Although Designing Libraries cannot recommend particular products or companies and cannot comment on particular design projects we will do what we can to guide enquirers to resources on the Designing Libraries site or elsewhere, which may provide answers to their enquiries. The LIBRARY-DESIGN list may also provide helpful input from professional colleagues.

Designing Libraries is provided by Aberystwyth University with support from our Partners and Sponsors.

Source

[http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/aboutus/]

Intute Record

[http://www.intute.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=artifact6632]

Conference: Forming Natural Partnerships: Resource Sharing in a Green World

2009-01-22T13:50:00.004-06:00

The 40thth Annual Interlibrary Loan Conference, April 30-May 1, 2009, Estes Park, Colorado!

Want to know how to “go green” in your library? Then THIS is the conference for YOU! In keeping with this year’s theme, we promise a sensational line-up of guest speakers and events, including an ILL End-Users session and a session on “green” ILL practices from the practitioner’s side. We may even throw in some interactive humor, a session designed to help you make the transition to “green” a little less “rocky” and without taking yourself too seriously in the process. Of course, our conference wouldn’t be complete without our OCLC and copyright sessions. Cyril Oberlander, Associate Director at SUNY Geneseo will provide the keynote address and other nationally recognized guest speakers will round out the sessions.

The two-day conference remains affordable at only $95! Do you think your library can’t afford to send you to this conference? Then YOU may be eligible for our scholarship program. Log on to our conference web site at

[http://www.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/coloillconf/]

for updated conference, scholarship, and hotel information. This year, we’re even providing a blog so that we can be more interactive with the ILL community!

If you have any questions, contact Cynthia Fields / Interlibrary Loan Conference Committee Chair

PH: 303-445-2064 / FAX: 303-445-6303 / cfields@do.usbr.gov

Source

[http://tinyurl.com/bxvas8]

Report: Library Energy Conservation Benchmarks / Primary Research Group

2009-01-21T15:13:00.011-06:00

Primary Research Group has published Library Energy Conservation Benchmarks (ISBN: 1-57440-111-4)

Library Energy Conservation Benchmarks presents detailed data largely from academic and public libraries about their efforts to conserve energy and reduce their greenhouse gas imprint. The report covers a broad range of energy use and environmental issues including but not restricted to: architectural and structural changesto preserve energy, better use of insulation, current and planned use of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar and geothermal; management of library-operated vehicles; use of energy audits and energy-efficient computer workstation management, among other issues.

Some of the many conclusions from the report are that:

* 9.1% of the libraries in the sample use a wattage measuring device to routinely measure electricity use by appliances and close to 9% have conducted an electricity consumption audit within the past year to determine electricity use for different divisions, rooms or sections of the library.

* The average library in the sample experienced a 3.23% increase in their electricity bill within the past year. For college libraries this was much, much higher, a mean of 9% and a median of 8%.

* Most libraries in the sample used gas heat, with one spending $287,500. Mean spending by libraries that use gas heat was $44,280.

* 15.56% of the libraries in the sample plan to replace single panel with double panel windows within the next three years.

* 6.67% plan to introduce atriums or skylights into the library in the same period and for the same purposes.

* A third of the libraries in the sample plan to introduce sensors that detect motion and turn lights off and on when needed.

* More than 68% of the libraries in the sample have made efforts to replace lighting with higher efficiency light bulbs.

* Close to 9% of the libraries in the sample have installed sensors in vending machines so that they use energy only during hours of service.

* Only 2.27% of the libraries in the sample use solar or geothermal energy generated by the institution itself for heating. 4.44% use solar energy to augment their electricity supply. All users were larger libraries with budgets of greater than $500,000.

* 11.11% of the libraries in the sample plan to install solar energy generators within the next three ears; most with such plans were public libraries.

Table Of Contents
[snip]

SUMMARY OF MAIN FINDINGS
Overall Spending on Electricity
Spending on Oil or Gas Heating
Library Water Bill
Trend in Prices for Electricity
Use of Wattage Measuring Devices
Refurbishing Windows
Plans for the Introduction of Atriums
Use of Motion Sensors
Plans to Better Seal Windows
Use of High Energy Efficiency Light Bulbs
Mean Indoor Temperature Maintained in the Library
Measures Taken to Control Air Conditioning Costs
Altering or Replacing Wall Insulation
Altering or Replacing Furnace or Boiler Insulation
Bicycle Commuting
Reducing the Energy Consumption of Vending Machines
Use of LCD Monitors
Policies on Shutting Down Computers When the Library is Closed to the Public
Use of Geothermal Energy
Use of Solar Energy
Library Auditing of Electricity Bills
Library Use of Vehicles
Chapter One: Introduction and Demographic Info
Chapter Two: Measuring Energy Use
Chapter Three: Windows, Atriums, and Natural Light
Chapter Four: Lighting
Chapter Five: Library Room Temperatures
Chapter Six: Air Conditioning
Chapter Seven: Insulation and Carpeting
Chapter Eight: General Conservation Measures
Chapter Nine: Computers and Other Appliances
Chapter Ten: Solar and Geothermal Energy
Chapter Eleven: Negotiating the Purchase of Electricity and other Forms of Energy
Chapter Twelve: The Library’s Transportation Assets
Chapter Thirteen: Advice for Peers
List of Tables

[http://www.primaryresearch.com/content-200901211-Library-Facilities-Management.html]

Order Options

PDF: $75
Paper: $75 (02-09 -09)
Site License: $199
Enterprise-Wide Multi-Site License ($249)

Source

[http://www.primaryresearch.com/200901211-Library-Facilities-Management.html]

Social Network: The 'Green Library' In Top Five Green Facebook Groups

2009-01-13T16:12:00.012-06:00

Friends/

I’ve discovered that 'The Green Library’ Facebook Group

[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32308457042]

has been ranked in the Top 5 Green Facebook Groups by the Planet Green website
[http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/green-facebook-groups.html].

The Planet Green website is a companion to the Discovery Channel Planet Green TV series

[http://planetgreen.discovery.com/about.html].

Wow!

/Gerry

Conference: Transition Libraries: Resources for a Green Future

2009-01-11T14:36:00.013-06:00

Transition Libraries: Resources for a Green Future

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library / Downtown Denver / Friday / January 23 2009 / 9:00AM -4:30 PM / FREE

Join us for this exciting event, on Friday, January 23, 2009 at the Blair-Caldwell Library in Denver, CO from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. This (un)conference will provide a chance to join with like minded individuals to learn about the challenges and opportunities that will shape our future.

Come hear passionate presenters share information about climate change, peak oil and how we can assist our communities in making a positive transition away from fossil fuels and toward a more sustainable future.

Featured Speakers

Prof. Debra Slone of the University of S. Florida, author of "After Oil: Public Libraries Will Have An Important Role To Play In Our New Post-Peak-Oil Society," Library Journal, 3/15/2008

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6539360.html]

Leslie Glustrom of Clean Energy Action, a group of citizens working to bring clean energy solutions to Colorado

[http://www.cleanenergyaction.org ]

Kenzie Davison of Transition Denver/Colorado, a group committed to making the transition from oil dependency to local resilience

[http://www.transitioncolorado.ning.com]

Presenters on afternoon panels will share information about growing local food and economies, transportation and more. Join us in creating a richer, more connected and sustainable future!

Please plan to attend this FREE event / To register or get more information please contact: Dawn Howard dhoward[at]denverlibrary[dot]org / 303-641-4173.

The inspiration for organizing this (un)conference was the LJ article by Prof. Debra Slone ... [in which she attempts] ... to answer the question,

"What is the role of public libraries in helping our society move away from it's dependency on fossil fuels." Fossil fuel (coal and oil) use is problematic on three counts:

1) It is a major contributor to global warming

2) It is based on finite energy resources that are expected to peak in this decade with global demand soon outstripping supply, and

3) Our society and economy runs on these energy sources.

This [un]conference is an attempt to begin the conversation about what is at stake, what are pathways of transition, and what is the role of libraries in this process.

Prof. Slone will be presenting in the morning at this conference and we have many local Colorado speakers who will help us understand where we are and where we are going. There will be ample opportunity for Q & A so that we can begin this ongoing conversation.

Please plan to attend this FREE event / To register or get more information please contact: Dawn Howard dhoward[at]denverlibrary[dot]org / 303-641-4173.

Source

[http://lists.ala.org/wws/arc/tfoe/2009-01/msg00008.html]

Education: Live Online: The Greener Library

2009-01-05T18:55:00.017-06:00

Ecological, social, and economic factors are prompting many libraries to consider “going green,” but how you make your library more environmentally responsible? What steps are practical in a real-world context, and what is the actual relationship between long-term financial benefits and up-front costs?

This two-day live online class will discuss current standards and practices for evaluating the environmental impact of existing, expanding or newly planned library facilities, and offer ideas for approaching environmental considerations relating to both physical plant and operating processes.

Schedule

2/05/09 - 2/06/09 / 10:00 - 12:00 / Distance Education / $170 / $220 / Register

3/25/09 - 3/26/09 / 10:00 - 12:00 / Distance Education / $170 / $220 Register

Registration

You may register for a class using one of two methods:

Online Ordering - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.

PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to SOLINET.

Notes

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 1.800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.

Time

All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.

Technical Requirements

[http://tinyurl.com/9hgvkj]

Source

[http://tinyurl.com/7ukocj]

Conference: LLAMA/BES: Sustainable Libraries / Shades of Green

2008-12-27T15:20:00.023-06:00

American Library Association Annual Conference / Anaheim, California / Library Administration and Management Association / Buildings and Equipment Section / Architecture for Public Libraries Committee / June 28 2008 / 8-10 AM /

Sustainable Libraries: Shades of Green

Introduction [PDF / SlideShare]

Case Study #1

North Adams (MA) Public Library / Peter Magnani [PDF / SlideShare]

Case Study #2

Ohio Township (IN) Public Library / Sarah Schuler [PDF / SlideShare]

Case Study #3

Santa Monica (CA) Public Library / Greg Mullen [PDF / SlideShare]

Case Study #4

Chrisney (IN) Branch Library ; Galveston (TX) Branch Library / Bill Brown [PDF / SlideShare]

Source

[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/llama/lamacommittees/besb/programspublications.cfm]

Programming: Ames Public Library: Energy Conservation Basics With The Energy Guy

2008-12-20T19:21:00.007-06:00

Energy Conservation Basics with the Energy Guy

Ames Public Library / Saturday / January 10 2009 / 1 PM / Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Begin the new year with some no-cost to low-cost savings ideas. Steve Wilson, the City of Ames "Energy Guy," will talk about some changes you can make at home to increase energy efficiency and save money this winter.

We'll give out free .. compact fluorescent lamps ... to help you start saving energy!

[http://www.amespubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar_detail.asp?ID=4428]

Conference: LJ's Green Design Institute East | December 4 2008

2008-12-19T16:22:00.014-06:00

LJ's Green Design Institute Strikes a Chord in Connecticut

Francine Fialkoff / Library Journal / 12-15-2008 / 5:02 AM

Hard times or not, concerns about reducing the energy and space footprint of library buildings and making them sustainable remain central to libraries. Under the auspices of the Connecticut State Library and Connecticut Library Consortium, Library Journal's 'Going Green' seminar moved to the State Capitol in Hartford, CT, where some 150 librarians, architects, and product vendors gathered to discuss and plan sustainable libraries. [snip].

In two panels, architects and librarians addressed the educational potential of green libraries, the process of going green, including getting funders on board, the much quicker payback for going green, and the types of grants available. While there are still some reservations about LEED certfication because of its administrative costs, ... .[snip]

Education Is Key

Much of the focus was on community education. "Libraries can transform society," the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund's Bob Wall said in a luncheon speech. "Let people know what you're doing and why," JCJ architect and panelist Barbara Joslin told listeners. Other suggestions included having energy audits not just for the library, but for patrons to do themselves, and lending energy meters. [snip]

In addition to the panels, librarians, trustees, and others also participated in breakout sessions focusing on design "challenges" submitted by attendees. Each session was led by a different architectural firm and incorporated sustainable solutions. Granby PL, CT, wanted to renovate and expand its current facility [snip] Gwinnett County PL, GA [snip] and Hauppauge PL, NY, faced the happy prospect of building anew. Kingsport PL, TN [snip] and Norfolk PL, VA, were grappling with linking an old and new (or newer) structures while retaining period architecture. [snip]

The free, day-long program was made possible by the support of architectural firms and product vendors. [snip]

A complete list of sponsors, presenters, panelists, videos of the event, and green resources ... [is available].

Source

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6620684.html]

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Article: Library Journal Editorial: Seeing Green

2008-12-18T11:25:00.012-06:00

Libraries are perfectly suited to be incubators for energy conservation

By Francine Fialkoff, Editor-in-Chief -- Library Journal, 1/15/2008

When you're pregnant, all you see is other pregnant women. When you've got a toddler, there they are, no matter where you turn. Last month, LJ headed to Chicago for its second annual Design Institute, this one on "Going Green," and ever since, I've been seeing green—and so have many of the 115 or so librarians who attended. [snip]

However, more important than the pictures we saw and the terms we picked up, we came away inspired to make our library buildings green and, beyond that critical local contribution, to use the individual and combined power of libraries in a whole new way and with a new direction. Nothing short of saving the planet from climate change will do, as luncheon speaker Sadhu Johnston, Chicago's chief environmental officer, put it. [snip]

.... [T]here's a long, long way for libraries to go to have an impact on the environment. There's so much to discover—and so much we could only begin to touch upon—that when attendees were asked to suggest topics for next year, many responded emphatically, "More green.". [snip]

The institute was a start on "how to do it" for many of those who were present, but it also made them aware of the expanding green universe. They want to know more about green products, regional materials, recycled goods, greening existing buildings, and remodeling/repurposing/recycling. [snip]

Libraries are aptly suited to take on that role, and the action plans many attendees came up with indicate they're thinking along those lines. In follow-up emails after the Design Institute, librarians reported that they are incorporating sustainable design or LEED certification into their upcoming projects and long-range plans, but they're also doing presentations for their executive leadership teams, boards, mayors, and other local leaders to bring them on board and put the library squarely in the middle of the broader green strategy.

Several mentioned their intention to use green buildings as demonstration projects, "educational models" for their locales, where residents can "see" energy-savings devices.

"Libraries need to engage every visitor, [they need to] lead by example," Johnston said. "That's a major way [librarians] can help your community." Libraries are already places for lifelong learning, and they provide users with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. There's no better place to model best practices for sustainable design, to be incubators for reduced energy consumption, to be educators for a whole range of new ideas than the library.

Source

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6515841.html]

Book: Environmental Law: Green Buildings and Sustainable Development

2008-12-17T16:51:00.020-06:00

Current Critical Issues In Environmental Law: Green Buildings and Sustainable Development

Authors: Mark J Bennett; J Cullen Howe; James L Newman / Publisher: LexisNexis Matthew Bender / Format: Book / ISBN: 9781422424537 ; 1422424537 / 2008 / xii, 54 pp. / $ 75.00

The era of green building has arrived! Buildings have a major impact on the environment and use large amounts of energy and other resources. A recent study found that buildings in the United States account for 39% of total energy use, 12% of total water consumption, 68% of total electricity consumption, and 38% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Green buildings, on the other hand, are built to efficiently use land and energy, conserve water, improve indoor and outdoor air quality, conserve resources, and increase the use of recycled materials, all of which lead to reduced operating costs that enhance the overall value of such buildings.

With this new pamphlet, you’ll get an overview of some of the leading drivers behind the green building revolution as well as legislative and regulatory efforts to guide its course.

Find out what makes buildings green

Review examples of green building practices

Learn about the pros and cons of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) rating system

Familiarize yourself with the federal, state and local initiatives applicable to green building, and

Get practical advice on avoiding risks before entering into green building projects

Along with discussion of the legal issues, you’ll also get handy reference materials including a bibliography of relevant books and articles and a directory of useful websites such as those of the United States Green Building Council and the Energy Star® Program.

§ 1.01 Introduction

[1] What Makes Buildings “Green?”

[2] Environmental Impact of Building

[3] Benefits of “Green” Buildings

§ 1.02 Green Building Practices

§ 1.03 Green Rating Systems

§ 1.04 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)

[1] Background and Development of LEED

[2] LEED Rating Systems

[3] LEED Certification

[4] Criticisms of LEED

[5] Transactional LEED Considerations
[a] Introduction
[b] First Consideration—Which LEED Rating System Applies?
[c] Second Consideration—Which Version of LEED Applies?
[d] Third Consideration—What Is the Rating Goal Within the Particular Rating System?
[e] Fourth Consideration—Long-Term Compliance

§ 1.05 Federal Government Initiatives

[1] Overview

[2] EPA’s Energy Star® Program

[3] Energy Policy Act of 1992

[4] Executive Order 13123

[5] Energy Policy Act of 2005

[6] Sustainable Buildings Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

[7] Executive Order 13423[8] Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

§ 1.06 State Initiatives

[1] Introduction

[2] Publicly Owned or Financed Buildings
[a] Aspirational Legislation
[b] Laws and Initiatives Mandating Implementation of Green Building Standards

[3] Privately-Owned or Financed Buildings
[a] Aspirational Legislation
[b] Legislation Mandating Implementation of Green Building Standards

[4] Legislation Affecting Both the Public and Private Sectors

[5] Green Building Tax Incentives

[6] State Energy Codes

§ 1.07 Local Initiatives

[1] Introduction

[2] Municipal Laws and Regulations Regarding Public Buildings

[3] Municipal Laws and Regulations Regarding Private Buildings

[4] Municipal Laws Affecting Both Public and Private Buildings

§ 1.08 Non-Governmental Initiatives

§ 1.09 Common Legal Issues Involved in Green Construction

[1] Background

[2] “Green” Certification

[3] Liability for Design Professionals

[4] Selection of Design Professionals

[5] Accurate Survey of Existing State and Local Green Building Legislation

[6] Incorporating Green Elements into Construction Adds Additional Layer of Complexity

[7] Warranty and Guaranty Language

[8] Negotiating Agreements

[9] Performance Contracts

§ 1.10 Bibliography

[1] Books

[2] Articles

§ 1.11 Internet Directory

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Guidelines: What Green Design Elements Work For Libraries

2008-12-14T17:39:00.008-06:00

What Green Design Elements Work For Libraries

Collaboration

Community collaboration is important in sustainable design, to assure the best use of community assets and help sustain public support. [snip] Collaboration among design disciplines also benefits from early participation in community project planning sessions.

Daylight

Well-designed daylighting paired with sensor-controlled artificial lighting can reduce energy bills while making library spaces more healthful and delightful. [snip].

Green Materials

Rapidly renewable materials like cork, linoleum, wood, and other durable traditional materials are making a comeback. [snip]

Green Roofs

Roof areas need not be ugly. They can be enjoyed as living habitats or habitable reading gardens. Long roof life and reduced energy costs offset initial high installation costs. [snip]

Raised Floor Systems
Raised floor plenum delivery of conditioned air allows for optimal energy efficiency and comfort while providing flexibility for future rewiring.

Energy Efficiency
Pay for comfort, not for gas or electricity. Energy efficient libraries save money every month, ... .

Natural Ventilation
Studies have shown that operable windows increase the comfort zone of users by eight degrees, even if they are never opened. [snip]
Green Power and Renewable Energy
Photovoltaic panels and windmills may not yet pan out as cost effective investments, but demonstration projects utilizing renewable energy are grant magnets that can change the economic equation for a library project. [snip]
Indoor Environmental Quality

The days of dark, musty, windowless stacks are history. Your new library should come without the new library smell and the respiratory system complications that go with it.

/ Inset / The New Green Standard / Bill Brown /
/ Library Journal / 12/15/2003 /

[http://thegreenlibraryblog.blogspot.com/2008/12/article-new-green-standard.html]

Article: The New Green Standard

2008-12-14T17:21:00.011-06:00

With the LEED™ rating system in place it is easier to make sure your new library saves money as it treads lightly on natural resources

Bill Brown / Library Journal / 12 / 15/ 2003

Libraries are on the cutting edge of green design. Long the lonely mission of environmentally responsible architects, green architecture grew out of a desire to lessen the negative environmental impacts of conventional buildings, which use nearly half the energy consumed in this country. Many other benefits have been discovered along the way. [snip]

Historically, this comprehensive, collaborative design process—variously labeled as green, environmentally sustainable, or high-performance design—has suffered from a lack of standards. In 2000, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) formulated the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) rating system to certify green buildings, ... .

Well-designed green buildings cost less to operate and maintain than conventionally constructed buildings. They use less energy and natural resources. They are better integrated into their sites and communities. They are more comfortable, enjoy more daylight, ... .

These spaces often require a slightly greater investment in design and construction costs, though there are exceptions. [snip]. In any case, these buildings pay off through a lifetime of return on that initial investment. LEED™-ing the way LEED™ scores projects in six categories including Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation & Design. Of 69 possible points, projects must get 26 to be certified, 33 to be certified silver, 39 to be certified gold, and 52 to be certified platinum. Certification is given after the building is complete to assure that predicted performance has been achieved. [snip]

While a handful of high-profile green projects were completed prior to the establishment of the USGBC ten years ago and many continue to be completed without using the rating system, LEED™ is gaining momentum as the standard for green design. [snip]

Requests for proposals (RFPs) for public projects now routinely require candidates to list their LEED™ experience and expertise. This rapid entry of LEED™ into the mainstream has created a rush among architecture and engineering firms to gain competence and experience in green design, one of USGBC's goals. [snip]

Early Collaboration

The idea that all design decisions are interrelated is especially true with green design. This requires early collaboration among design disciplines (and possibly with community entities), which goes against standard practice in many architecture firms. [snip]

The selection of a lighter ceiling color, for example, can improve the performance of lighting, both natural and artificial. Thus, the library will need fewer fixtures or smaller window apertures. This reduces the heating and cooling load, which then calls for smaller mechanical equipment and ducts. [snip]

Site selection, important for any project, is critical for green design. LEED™ encourages urban redevelopment because of the infrastructure already in place. Alternative transportation is usually possible. [snip]. And an urban site contributes to the big picture: there will be lower impact on the urban heat island effect and a limited increase in light pollution. In turn, LEED™ discourages the use of greenfield sites, or undeveloped land.

Site selection also influences building design. Opportunities to orient the building for optimum solar exposure, for instance, can enhance the power of daylighting and significantly improve energy efficiency. [snip]

Energy is LEED™'s Middle Name

A core goal of green design is to produce buildings that use significantly less energy. Such buildings create less pollution. They also deplete fewer nonrenewable resources and cause less damage from the extraction and transportation of those resources.

Using existing industry standards as benchmarks, LEED™ awards points for energy efficiency savings. Up to ten points are awarded for besting the standards by 60 percent in a new building and 50 percent in an existing one. Other energy-related points come when buildings employ renewable energy like solar or wind power, undergo additional building commissioning (independent testing), eliminate ozone-depleting refrigerants, or measure and verify monitoring and use of green power ... .

The design for energy efficiency requires coordination with other disciplines to optimize the building envelope (walls, glazing, roofing), lighting, and controls. [snip]

[snip] LEED™ documentation requires research into material origins and life cycle, and the system awards points for use of materials with reused and recycled content. To support local economies and decrease transportation impacts, LEED™ values materials manufactured locally or within a 500-mile radius. [snip]

The system requires that green projects include areas dedicated to recycling. LEED™ also encourages the reuse of buildings, which means historic renovation projects can score as well as new construction. [snip]

Let Mother Nature Work

Andrew Carnegie asked that libraries designed under his grants include 'a representation of the rays of a rising sun, and above 'LET THERE BE LIGHT.'' Turn of the century libraries, like those built 2000 years earlier, made the most of natural daylight and natural ventilation, two hallmarks of current green design. [snip]

Now it is common knowledge that poor indoor environments can be life-threatening. However, few building owners consider the benefits of good indoor environments, which have a documented positive impact on health, productivity, human performance, learning, mood, comfort, and employee retention. [snip] LEED™ calls for a minimum for indoor air quality and control of environmental tobacco smoke. A building wins points for CO2 monitoring, increased ventilation effectiveness, indoor air quality management plans, use of low-emitting materials, indoor chemical and pollutant source control, controllable heating and cooling systems, thermal comfort, and available daylight and views.

[snip] Aided by new glazing technology, intelligent lighting controls, and sophisticated daylighting and energy analysis software, green designers can fine-tune building envelopes to take advantage of high-quality sunlight while controlling heat loss or gain.

What Are The Hurdles?

LEED™ certification can be complicated, and critics have found it cumbersome and sometimes inconsistent. It also adds immediate expenses to a project. [snip]. Prerequisites for LEED™ certification include basic building commissioning, which is not yet standard practice in many regions. In addition, design fees typically rise owing to the need to spend more time on design and construction phase meetings, research, and documentation. [snip]

The good news is that standard construction documents now incorporate LEED™ requirements, and new computerized reporting templates in LEED™ 2.1 have streamlined documentation. [snip].

When planning a project, consider hiring an experienced green design firm or at least make sure the design team includes a knowledgeable green design consultant. Then incorporate any additional certification costs into the initial project budgets. The USGBC has a listing of LEED™–accredited professionals [http://www.usgbc.org] Also, the American Institute of Architects [http://www.aia.org/] offers an excellent tutorial on writing green RFPs, which includes guidelines and examples of actual RFPs and feedback from users of those RFPs.

A Greener Future

[snip]

[snip] If we reach a point where all new and existing buildings are LEED™–certified, we will still be wasting our finite resources. Truly green architecture will exist when we are designing buildings that restore fresh water and air and produce more energy than they consume. That is a challenge that enlightened librarians can help us meet, one building at a time.

[snip]

Bill Brown, AIA, LEED™ Accredited Professional, is Director of Architecture at Veazey Parrott Durkin & Shoulders, Evansville, INSource

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA339607.html]

Journal: Sustainability: The Journal of Record

2008-12-14T13:21:00.005-06:00

SUSTAINABILITY: The Journal of Record meets the needs of the rapidly growing community of professionals in academia, industry, policy, and government who have the responsibility and commitment to advancing one of the major imperatives of this young century.

The Journal provides the information and resources to foster collaboration, between sustainability managers, educators, corporate executives, administrators, policy makers, economists, and technology innovators who have the mandate to address and move forward the imperatives of the preservation and sustainability of global resources.

Sustainability covers:

Sustainability in higher education

Implementing corporate sustainability programs

Integration of environmental, social, human, and economic goals

Sustainable products, food, and agriculture

Design, construction, and operation of high-performance green buildings

Development of laws and policy

Government and nonprofit initiatives

New collaborations and opportunities

Every issue includes:

News and commentary

Innovators in sustainability

Profiles of corporate sustainability programs

Tools for implementing sustainability programs on campus

Provocative roundtable discussions

Peer reviewed papers

Books, web, and other resources

New products

Meetings and conferences

Source

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Sample Articles

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Published in cooperation with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

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Blog: Library Layout: The Green Library

2008-12-14T11:45:00.015-06:00

The Green Library / December 4, 2008 / Konrad Maziarz

Libraries are already places for lifelong learning, and they provide users with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. There’s no better place to model best practices for sustainable design, to be incubators for reduced energy consumption, to be educators for a whole range of new ideas than the library.
Francine Fialkoff / Editor in Chief / Library Journal / 01/15/2008
In an ever-increasing eco-friendly society, the library must lead by example. Libraries need to modify or design new buildings to meet this ever increasing necessity for society. Although the Greening effort has less to do with the layout of the interior of the library, it has become one of the most important decision factors when designing libraries.
What Is A Green Building?
A green building is a building that is concerned with a high priority on health, environmental and resource conservation. Green Designs emphasize environmental resource and occupant health concerns:
Reduce human exposure to noxious materials

Conserve non-renewable energy and scarce materials

Minimize life-cycle ecological impact of energy and materials used

Use renewable energy and materials that are sustainably harvested

Protect and restore local air, water, soils, flora and fauna

Support pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and other alternatives to fossil-fueled vehicles
(Why Green Building Design, 2008)
Why Sould Libraries Go Green?
As mentioned earlier libraries must lead by example, buildings are symbols for future generations; the symbols and attitudes of the creators are used to influence the attitudes of future generations and visitors. Green libraries are built to last, be flexible enough to respond to changing functional demands, provide an environment that is inspiring and safe, and perform efficiently (Sands, 2005). The aim of a green building is to develop and use sustainable and energy-efficient resources in the construction, maintenance, and long-term life of a structure. [snip]
[snip]
How To Go Green
GREEN SITING AND LAND USE
Redevelop Urban Areas

Alternative Transportation

Reduce Heat Islands

Reduce Light Pollution

Improve night sky visibility
GREEN ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
Optimize Energy Performance

Promote Renewable Energy

Commission your building
GREEN MATERIALS
Reuse Buildings

Manage Construction Waste

Reuse Resources

Use Recycling/Recycled Content

Specify Regional Materials

Use Certified Wood
GREEN INDOOR ENVIRONMENT
Assure Ventilation Effectiveness

Daylight and Views
(Plagmann, 2006)
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[http://librarylayout6010.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/the-green-library/]

Book: Sustainable Library Design

2008-12-14T11:29:00.009-06:00

Sands, Johanna. Sustainable Library Design. [Cerritos, Calif?]: Libris Design Project, 2004.

Architects are coming back to an ideological middle ground between advanced technology and traditional systems. For many years, architects have relied on mechanical systems to solve the indoor environmental and energy use problems that their aesthetically centered designs created. As a culture, we are coming face to face with the limitations of the technology that we have placed so much faith in. We are finding a need for using that technology appropriately, and in a way that supports design that is wisely collaborative with the laws of nature.

Rather than suggest that we return to a primitive state, this shift suggests that we take inspiration from nature's design to use technology wisely to support design informed by thousands of years of experience. It is essential to keep in mind that sustainable architecture is no different, in theory, from intelligent architecture. The challenge of building with minimal impact on resources provides architects with an opportunity to redirect their focus on elegantly simple design solutions, responsive to site, climate, and culture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .... 2

2. WHY ARE WE CONCERNED ABOUT BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT?.... 2

3. WHY SHOULD LIBRARIES BE SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS? .... 4

4. UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN THE LARGER CONTEXT ..... 5
4.1 THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ..... 5
4.2 THE NATURAL STEP .... 6
4.3 MCDONOUGH BRAUNGART DESIGN CHEMISTRY ..... 7

5. INTRODUCTION TO THE USGBC ..... 7

6. AREAS OF IMPACT..... 9
6.1 SUSTAINABLE SITES ..... 9
6.2 WATER EFFICIENCY ..... 11
6.3 ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE ..... 12
6.4 MATERIALS ..... 14
6.5 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ..... 16

7. INTEGRATED DESIGN TEAM APPROACH ..... 17

8. CASE STUDIES ..... 19
8.1 PHOENIX CENTRAL LIBRARY; PHOENIX, ARIZONA ..... 19
8.2 LIBRARY AT MT. ANGEL ABBEY; MT. ANGEL, OREGON ..... 20
8.3 DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY; DELFT, NETHERLANDS ..... 21
8.4 LIBRARY AND CULTURAL CENTER; HERTEN, GERMANY ..... 22

9. GLOSSARY OF SUSTAINABILITY TERMINOLOGY ..... 23

10. FURTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ..... 23

11. CONTRIBUTORS ..... 25

Sustainable Library Design. This material has been created by Johanna Sands, AIA and provided through the Libris Design Project [http://www.librisdesign.org/], supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Any use of this material should credit the author and funding source.

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Article: Green IT 101

2008-12-12T14:30:00.016-06:00

Green IT 101: Technology Helps Businesses and Colleges Become Enviro-Friendly

By Alan Naditz

[snip]

It’s All in the Wording

The exact definition of “Green IT” depends on where you look or who you talk to. Webopedia defines it as “the study and usage of computer resources in an efficient way.” Simon Mingay, a consultant with Stamford, CT-based information technology research firm Gartner Inc., has a more convoluted term: “Optimal use of information and communication technology for managing the environmental sustainability of enterprise operations and the supply chain, as well as that of its products, services, and resources throughout their life cycles.” Either way, the basic element is the same: Technology can be a key part of a company’s effort to promote sustainability within itself and to the public.

[snip]

The most common—and easiest—way to begin the green tech process is to update the equipment, particularly computer systems.

[snip]

Desktop power management—the second Green IT effort typically followed by businesses and colleges — ... .

[snip]

Thin Is In—Again

The quest to save energy is even resurrecting an old idea: The use of “dumb terminals,” or thin clients, in place of fully functional PCs. These limited capability machines, designed for specific tasks and lacking their own true hard drives, consume about 10 percent of the power of the everyday computer, according to Framingham, MA-based technology research firm IDC. Dozens, even hundreds, can be networked to a server that hosts most of their applications—similar to the DOS days of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

The Virtues of Videoconferencing

While thin client terminals are making a comeback, businesses are also giving a second glance to web- and videoconferencing, which can cut down employee travel times and company expenses.

[snip]

Share and Share Alike

Increased server use leads to another Green IT strategy: virtualization, the pooling and sharing of technology resources, including servers, storage, and networking.

“Essentially, we’re talking about the division of one physical server into multiple isolated environments,” says Frances Guida, virtualization program manager at Hewlett Packard in Cupertino, CA. “Each virtual environment has the ability to host a complete operating system. This allows companies to minimize new hardware purchases by hosting several virtual servers on one virtual server.”

[snip]

Keeping Their Cool

Ironically, companies that use virtualization are relying on other Green IT actions to make the products even more cost- and energy-effective.

[snip]

Waste Not, Want ...

Age-old bad habits: waste. Recycling programs have been in the works for years at the corporate and college levels. It was only a matter of time before the green tech side became involved.

[snip]

Breaking the Habit

But new, energy-efficient equipment is only as effective as the user’s computing habits. That’s what led to cities like Boston installing energy-controlling software. A typical PC consumes 588 kilowatt hours of electricity per year, two-thirds of which is wasted when the computer is not in use, according to Seattle-based Verdiem, developer of the Surveyor-brand energy consumption control software ... . The company also notes that 60 percent of network PCs are left running after hours in businesses, and 80 percent of end-users disable their computers’ power conservation settings after 60 days because they’re considered inconvenient.

Sidebar

How Green Is My Technology? Pretty Green, According to ACUTA Survey

Two-thirds of colleges and universities have gone or are going green by taking energy-saving and environmentally conscious steps, according to a nationwide survey of 780 community colleges, and public and private four-year institutions by Lexington, KY-based Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education (ACUTA). Among the schools’ pro-environment steps:

Eighty percent of green schools recycled computer and networking equipment instead of sending it to a landfill
Seventy-three percent bought more energy-efficient equipment
Sixty-three percent implemented a policy of reducing how much they print
Fifty-five percent “power off” whatever equipment they can
Twenty-nine percent have revamped their data centers and 20 percent have simplified their networks, both with energy savings in mind
Twenty-seven percent say alternative sources are providing some of the electrical power on campus
Twenty-five percent of schools say that at least some telecommuting is performed by faculty or staff
Also, to reduce the need for student travel, 22 percent of schools have implemented or expanded their distance learning programs, while 18 percent have implemented or expanded online education opportunities

Sustainabilty: The Journal of Record / V. 1 NO. 5 / October 2008 / 315-318 / DOI: 10.1089/SUS.2008.9931

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Article: The Green Library Movement: An Overview And Beyond

2008-12-12T12:04:00.020-06:00

The Green Library Movement:
An Overview of Green Library Literature and Actions from 1979 to the Future of Green Libraries

Abstract

The creation of green libraries is approaching a tipping point, generating a Green Library Movement, which is comprised of librarians, libraries, cities, towns, college and university campuses committed to greening libraries and reducing their environmental impact. Constructing a green library building using a performance standard like LEED is a way some libraries are choosing to become green and sustainable. Environmental challenges like energy depletion and climate change will influence the type of information resources and programs libraries will provide to their communities.

A Call to Action

The time is right for librarians to step up and help communities become green and sustainable. “Limits to Growth,” author and sustainability expert Professor Donella Meadows listed the public library as one of the “seven-plus wonders of sustainability” (Meadows, 1999, para. 7). The role of the library is to serve its community. Communities need libraries and librarians to act as role models for sustainability by providing accurate information on all manner of green topics, from alternative building practices to renewable energy options. The time is also right for librarians to support and continue to grow the Green Library Movement.

Keywords: Green Library Movement, green, sustainable, libraries, programs, LEED, environment, peak oil, climate change

Monika Antonelli (2008) “The Green Library Movement: An Overview and Beyond”, Electronic Green Journal : Vol. 1: No. 27, Article 1.

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[http://repositories.cdlib.org/uclalib/egj/vol1/iss27/art1]

Journal: Journal of Green Building

2008-12-01T13:47:00.007-06:00

The Journal of Green Building ... is the first publication of its kind to present current research findings and new directions related to green building and high performance built facilities and infrastructure. The journal publishes peer-reviewed articles from authors in the fields of architecture, engineering, design, construction, facilities management, and all disciplines relevant to the life cycle of built facilities and infrastructure.

[http://www.collegepublishing.us/journal.htm]

The journal also publishes a series of articles and case studies written by practicing building professionals. These practitioner-oriented pieces offer detailed advice on how to incorporate green building approaches and technologies into future projects.

Source

[http://www.aia.org/nwsltr_print.cfm?pagename=cote_a_0605_journal]

Author's Guidelines for Paper Content and Structure

I. Author's Guidelines for Industry Articles

Practice oriented articles are written by architects, engineers, and building construction professionals with other practicing professionals in mind. These articles will be published in the Industry section of the Journal of Green Building, Part 1, and are not peer reviewed ... .

Authors are encouraged to offer a rigorous coverage of green building topics, applications, techniques, and processes. The treatment of the building, architectural, or engineering process ought to be covered in enough detail and with enough supporting examples to enable a fellow practitioner to repeat these processes in their future projects.

II. Author's Guidelines for Research Articles

Papers submitted for consideration of publication in the Journal of Green Building should advance the body of knowledge related to green, sustainable, or high performance built facilities and infrastructure systems.

Acceptable paper topics include original reviews of past practice, present information of current interest, or exploration of new concepts pertinent to green building ... .

All papers will be reviewed by at least two peers that are competent to evaluate the technical and professional quality of the work.

Topics of interest for the Journal span the whole scope of the green building domain and include, but are not limited to:
Indicators of sustainability for built facilities and infrastructure systems
Mathematical and systems modeling of facilities and infrastructure performance Integrated design and facility life cycle methods and practice
Innovation and performance modeling for mechanical systems, building envelopes, lighting, and other key facility systems
Green building materials and structural innovations
Building science, energy performance, and indoor environmental quality issues
Alternative project delivery methods for green building projects
Information architectures for facilities data related to green building
Impacts of facilities on human performance
Life cycle analysis and assessment methodologies and models
Energy systems, conservation, and generation
Water, stormwater, and wastewater systems
Historic preservation and green building
The built environment as industrial ecosystem
Deconstruction methodologies and waste management innovations
Sustainability and security in facility and infrastructure design
Prevention and sustainable mitigation of mold and other building hazards
Barriers to sustainability implementation
Economics of green building and cost models/methods
Operational frameworks for sustainability implementation
Decision making and management of tradeoffs in green building projects
Research and education needs to support sustainability implementation
Emerging technologies for sustainable facilities & infrastructure
Source

[http://www.collegepublishing.us/jgbedgl.htm]

Database: GreenFILE™: An Eco-Friendly EBSCOhost A&I Database

2008-12-01T12:16:00.013-06:00

In keeping with our commitment to environmental consciousness, EBSCO proudly offers GreenFILE™ , a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond.

Comprised of scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports, GreenFILE™ offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the ecology. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE™ will serve as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet.

[The initial release of GreenFILE™ included] A&I for more than 600 titles, including comprehensive coverage – from to volume 1, issue 1 to present – for Bioscience (back to 1964), Conservation Biology (back to 1987), Journal of Ecology (back to 1913) and Journal of Environmental Planning & Management (back to 1948). The total number of records [was] ... approximately 295,000, and full text [was] ... provided for more than 4,600 records from open access titles.

GreenFILE™ offers well-researched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database [currently] provides indexing and abstracts for more than 384,000 records, as well as Open Access full text for more than 4,700 records.

Direct Subscriber Access: [http://www.greeninfoonline.com]

Includes: Directory of Indexed 'Publications' (w/Coverage Data) ; 'Subject Terms' (Green Thesaurus)

Primary Source

[http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess/default.php?id=7]

Publishing: Espresso Book Machine For OECD New Sustainability Book

2008-12-01T10:48:00.011-06:00

Green publishing launch for OECD primer on Sustainable Development

01/12/2008 - A new OECD book on sustainable development will practice what it preaches by using innovative low-carbon publishing technology for sales in far-flung global markets.

As part of its worldwide launch on 2 December 2008, ‘OECD Insights: Sustainable Development’ will be printed and sold in an Australian bookshop, using one of Time magazine’s Inventions of the Year - the Espresso Book Machine from On Demand Books

[http://www.ondemandbooks.com/].

Brochure w/Spec Sheet

[http://www.ondemandbooks.com/docs/EBM_Brochure.pdf]

In choosing the Espresso Book Machine to launch the book, OECD is taking advantage of technology to go beyond standard publishing practice. Normally, books are printed in one place, shipped worldwide to distributors and then forwarded to booksellers, generating a significant carbon footprint. Espresso Book Machines will print ‘OECD Insights: Sustainable Development’ for sale on site, as needed in locations in the U.S., Canada, the UK and Egypt, as well as in Australia.

‘OECD Insights: Sustainable Development’ will still be published using traditional methods in markets where the new technology is not yet installed. As technology progresses, however, more OECD books are expected to be printed for local sale in this way.

“New technology is transforming the publishing industry, giving us the opportunity to reduce significantly our carbon footprint and improve delivery times for customers," Toby Green, Head of Publishing at OECD, said. “Using this approach, publishing can become a “just-in-time” business that is both economically more efficient and friendlier to the environment. Each of the books printed and sold through the Angus & Robertson bookshop in Melbourne, for example, will save 5.8kg in carbon emissions.”

For further information journalists are invited to contact Toby Green, head of Publishing at the OECD (telephone: +33 1 45 24 94 15).

OECD Insights: Sustainable Development - ISBN 9789264047785.

Book Description / Table of Contents / Order Information

[http://tinyurl.com/5m3wct]

Also available in French

Lancement vert pour un guide de l’OCDE sur le développement durable

Library/Arkansas: Fayetteville Public Library, Blair Library

2008-11-21T17:05:00.020-06:00

Fayetteville Public Library, Blair Library Building

Location: Fayetteville, AR
Building type(s): Library
New construction
88,800 sq. feet (8,250 sq. meters)
Project scope: 3-story building
Urban setting
Completed September 2004
Rating: U.S. Green Building Council LEED-NC, v.2/v.2.1--Level: Silver (34 Points)

Founded in 1916, the Fayetteville Public Library [http://www.faylib.org/] has long served the town of Fayetteville, the county seat and home to the University of Arkansas. The design for its new home, the first building in Arkansas to be registered and third to be certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Rating System, developed through a series of more than 40 public meetings that resulted in a shared vision of library design and sustainable public architecture.

Leading the way for green buildings in the state, the building was also located on a site that countered the prevailing wisdom that would have it located in the suburbs, where growth was occurring. The downtown site provides convenience for library patrons and employees and an opportunity to encourage connections between the patrons, the community, and the landscape.

Environmental Aspects

The LEED-Silver library introduced the state of Arkansas to green building, which meant that the project team had to work with both state and local officials to allow some innovative building practices to go forward. Among these were a green roof, waterless urinals, underground cisterns, a construction waste recycling program, daylighting in reading rooms, and material harvesting from the site for reuse in the building.

Although the building uses several modern building practices, its design reflects the historic fabric of the town center. An undulating roof above the clerestory windows of the main reading room and the central hall of the second floor recalls the natural forms of the mountain ranges to the south. Visitors are presented with views to the natural world to consider and reflect upon during their visit, reinforcing the goal of creating a new relationship with the land.

Source

[http://www.buildinggreen.com/hpb/overview.cfm?projectid=713]

See Also

Blair Library / New Library

[http://www.faylib.org/new_library/]

Building a Sustainable Library

[http://www.faylib.org/new_library/pdf/sustainability.pdf ]

Public Input Yields Greener Library Design

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA339608.html]

General

Gale/LJ Library of the Year 2005: Fayetteville Public Library, AR—Five Steps to Excellence

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA606406.html]

Projects: Green Library Project: Books For People, Libraries For Communities

2008-11-21T16:30:00.019-06:00

Green Library Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas USA. We provide free books for families, libraries for communities and access to information using environmentally conscious alternatives.

Green Library Project is committed to improving literacy, reducing waste and working towards a healthier environment.

Green Library Project assists families in gaining access to books with the goal of empowering individuals to better our community.

Green Library Project, cooperating with other non-profit organizations and agencies, plans to construct a sustainable library in the Austin community using green building innovations.

Source

[http://www.greenlibraryproject.org/]

Mission Statement

Green Library Project is a non-profit organization with the purpose of advancing literacy by acquiring, developing, promoting and providing books for people, libraries for communities, and access to information worldwide using environmentally conscious alternatives, innovations, materials, and methods. Towards this end, Green Library Project will undertake the following activities:

Implement programs recycling books to children, communities and libraries, schools, and universities in need.

Develop programs to improve and expand the quality of books, libraries, and access to information programs of communities.

Initiate a program that will build and source libraries with earth friendly designs using recycled materials and sustainable energy alternatives, innovations, and methods.

Develop programs that implement and/or support environmentally conscious methods of recycling damaged or outdated books.

Develop awareness in the business community, government, and in the general public of the value of books, libraries, and access to information.

Allocate funds as appropriate to organizations, agencies, or individuals who can provide books, libraries and access to information programs or products of high quality that are deemed beneficial to peoples and communities.

Conduct ongoing planning, researching books, libraries and access to information needs of communities, including new library facilities, and developing, updating, and evaluating progress of periodic written plans for the growth of information resources within those communities.

Engage in any other activities that will enhance peoples experiences with books, libraries and access to information worldwide using environmentally conscious alternatives, innovations, materials, and methods.

Source

[http://www.greenlibraryproject.org/About%20Us%20Main%20and%20TOC.htm]

Green Library Facility Program

We are in search of a large facility that can be the Green Library Project incarnate by housing a consolidated warehouse, offices, public spaces, and alternative energy innovations. Green Library Project, cooperating with other non-profit organizations and agencies, plans to build a sustainable library in the Austin, Texas community. Plans for the library include using recycled building materials, rain water collection for landscape irrigation, solar power from photo-voltaic panels, a recycling center and other green building innovations. Our goal is to integrate the library into the community, so that the library has a community feel, a sense of place.

[http://www.greenlibraryproject.org/Green%20Library%20Facility%20Program.htm]

Blog: Going Green @ Your Library

2008-11-14T21:10:00.007-06:00

Going Green @ Your Library: Environmentally-Friendly Practices For Libraries And Beyond!

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

Who, What, and Why

As John Muir wrote “When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe.” The inspirational quote has long guided me in life knowing that my actions - or lack of action - has a profound affect on the world. My other passion is librarianship –freedom and access to all information, ideas, and resources for people everywhere. My goal is to connect these two important aspects of my life and myself as a human being living (temporarily) on this Earth. I am a regular blog reader and contribute post/comments to several blogs but until now, hadn’t found the need to create one of my own.

The excitement of finally seeing “green” practices making national, main stream news has encouraged me to create a Greening Your Library Blog. This blog lists ideas, practices, tools, and techniques to help libraries become more environmentally friendly, save money, and possibly even raise money for their library in the process.So here’s to a greener library and a greener future for all.

[http://greeningyourlibrary.wordpress.com/about/]

Conference: Georgia Public Library Services Facilities Summit, September 9-10 2008

2008-11-14T18:43:00.014-06:00

Facilities Summit Adds to Libraries’ ‘Go Green’ Efforts

Libraries across the country are increasingly recognizing green building and sustainable construction as trends worth following. Georgia's public library systems are embracing the green movement and are hoping to take advantage of the energy savings, productivity increases and positive public perception that it brings.

Federal and state government initiatives in the form of tax rebates and credits, heightened demand by communities and dramatic improvements in the quality and variety of sustainable materials are among the many additional factors driving libraries to "go green," explained Nathan Rall, director of Library Facilities, Planning & Construction for GPLS.

"Fifteen public libraries are currently in design or construction utilizing capital outlay funding from the state," Rall explained. "I anticipate that number to increase to 20 or so by the end of the year. [snip]

To help educate members of the Georgia library community about green building and best practices that apply to construction and maintenance, GPLS sponsored its first Facilities Summit Sept. 9 and 10 at the Columbus Public Library. Approximately 50 library directors or their representatives, and even a few of their architects, attended.

The entire opening day slate, led by experts David Greenebaum of SOLINET and Kelly Gearhart of the Southface Energy Institute, was devoted to green building, sustainability and LEED. [snip]

[snip]

"We finally have a full explanation of LEED certification for buildings and its importance in the future of communities across the state," he continued. "Also of critical importance to me was learning the etiquette of selecting ‹ and partnering with an architectural firm. The concept of linking a thorough community-needs analysis, a good long-range plan, an appropriate building program and a design-and-construction team makes perfect sense when you have time to discuss the process from end to end."

[snip]

"Our mission at GPLS is to empower libraries to improve the lives of Georgians," concluded State Librarian Dr. Lamar Veatch, "and this two-day event is an excellent example of what we are doing to encourage visionary leadership and to facilitate collaboration, education and innovation within the state's library community. We look forward to sponsoring the Facilities Summit on a yearly basis."

Source

[http://www.tift.public.lib.ga.us/news/articles.php?searchid=52]

See Also

Georgia Public Library News / Volume 6, Issue 2 /October 2008

[http://www.georgialibraries.org/news/pdf/current.pdf]

Bibliography: The Green Library - LEED and Sustainability

2008-11-14T18:09:00.014-06:00

A Bibliography for Construction and Library Planning: The Green Library - LEED and Sustainability (pp. 1-7) / August 2008

Compiled by the Staff of Library Development & Reference Support, Georgia Public Library Services (GPLS) for the Georgia Public Library Services Facilities Summit, Columbus (Georgia) Public Library, September 9-10, 2008.

[http://www.georgialibraries.org/lib/collection/facilities_summit_bibliography.pdf]

Blog: Prairie Librarian: Green Libraries | Leed Certified Libraries

2008-11-14T13:59:00.017-06:00

Reegan D. Breu. Services for the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER) and the Prairie Librarian [http://prairielibrarian.wordpress.com/] is the compiler of Green Libraries [http://prairielibrarian.wordpress.com/green-libraries/]:

>>The Directory Of Green Libraries Is UpDated Regularly<<

GREEN LIBRARIES

GENERAL RESOURCES

Going Green: Building a Sustainable Library (PPT) (Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and Steve Posner)

The Green(er) Library (PPT) (SOLINET)

Libraries Build Sustainable Communities (ALA Task Force on the Environment)

Sustainable Library Design (Libris Design)

CANADIAN LIBRARIES

Canmore Public Library (Alberta)

Cardell Place (Alberta) (Houses Country Hills Branch / Calgary Public Library)

Collingwood Public Library (Ontario)

Crowfoot Branch - Calgary Public Library (Alberta)

Selkirk-St. Andrews-St. Clements Regional Library (Manitoba)

Semiahmoo Library and RCMP Facility - Surrey Public Library (British Columbia)

University of Toronto (Ontario)

Vancouver Public Library (British Columbia)

Waterloo Public Library (Ontario)

Whistler Public Library (British Columbia)

AMERICAN LIBRARIES

Ballard Library (Washington State)

Bozeman Public Library (Montana)

Bozeman’s New “Green” Library

Bronx Library [Center] - New York Public Library (New York)

Press Release
Podcast (CSI Construction News)

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)

Clifton Park Halfmoon Public Library (New York)

Fayetteville Public Library (Arizona)

Hillsdale Library - Mutnomah County Library (Oregon)

Minneapolis Central Library (Minnesota)

North Adams Public Library (Massachusetts)

Oaklyn Branch Library - Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library ( Indiana)

Rosemary Garfoot Public Library (Wisconsin)

West Valley Branch - San José Public Library (California)

LEED Tour Guide

San Diego Library (California)

Santa Monica Public Library (California)

Seattle Public Library (Washington State)

See Also

Green Libraries - LEED Certified Libraries

[http://prairielibrarian.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/green-libraries-leed-certified-libraries/]

Conference: ACRL/NY Annual Symposium: The Greening of Libraries | Dec 5 2008

2008-11-11T16:32:00.010-06:00

ACRL/NY Annual Symposium

The 21st Century Library: Targeting the Trends
When: Friday, December 5, 2008, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Baruch College, 151 East 25th Street, New York, NY

The 21st Century Library: Targeting the Trends highlights innovations that transform libraries and engage users. Topics of discussion include gaming, going green and next generation catalogs.

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

The Greening of Libraries / Monika Antonelli

This session will examine the emergence of green libraries. The presentation will provide an introduction to green building, a review of existing green library buildings, and a look at green programs offered in libraries. The role librarians can play in creating green communities will also be discussed.

[http://acrlnysymp2008.wordpress.com/about/]

Monika Antonelli is a Reference / Instruction Librarian at Minnesota State Mankato. From 1992 to 2007 she worked as a Reference Librarian at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. Currently she is serving her third term as an ALA Councilor at Large. In 2005 she received certification in permaculture design from Earth Activist Training (EAT) where she studied with the author and activist, Starhawk and permaculture guru Penny Livingston-Stark. She runs the web site Green Libraries and is the administrator for the Yahoo discussion group, Sustainable Mankato. In her community she serves as a member of the Greater Mankato Peak Oil Taskforce.

[http://acrlnysymp2008.wordpress.com/speakers/]

Poster

Extending a Green Hand: Environmentally Friendly Library Outreach Tips / Erin Dorney / Outreach Librarian / Millersville University

Are you concerned with the environmental footprint of your library? Do you cringe when making hundreds of paper copies of handouts? Learn how to implement “green” outreach methods for your institution. By using web tools (including social 2.0 tools like Facebook), creating virtual handouts, utilizing reusable displays, offering environmentally friendly incentives and more, you can experience amazing results: more value and visibility for your library while simultaneously helping the Earth!

[http://acrlnysymp2008.wordpress.com/posters/]

Journal: Electronic Green Journal

2008-11-10T13:50:00.027-06:00

[http://repositories.cdlib.org/uclalib/egj/] (EGJ) is a professional journal on international environmental information is a professional peer-reviewed publication devoted to disseminating information concerning environmental protection, conservation, management of natural resources, and ecologically-balanced regional development. Because environmental issues frequently cross disciplines as well as national borders, EGJ welcomes scholarly manuscripts from all fields and countries.

The Electronic Green Journal (EGJ) is one of the first peer-reviewed environmental on-line journals promoting an open access publishing model. Since its inception in July of 1994, the EGJ has allowed all Internet users unrestricted access to original articles, book reviews, and information on international environmental topics.

The main goal of the EGJ is to assist in international scholarly communication about environmental issues. In order to meet this goal, the journal strives to serve as an open and active forum of communication about environmental issues, as well as an educational environmental resource, including both practical and scholarly articles, bibliographies, reviews, editorial comments, and announcements. At the heart of EGJ is free access to unbiased and quality information about environmental issues as an alternative to costly, commercially produced scientific journals.

EGJ is written for information consultants, environmentalists, ecologists, regional planners, publishers, booksellers, researches, educators, librarians, students, and Internet users interested in worldwide environmental topics. It is academically sponsored and published semiannually by the University of California Los Angeles Library.

Source

http://repositories.cdlib.org/uclalib/egj/aimsandscope.html

Sample Content (v. 1 no. 26 / 2008)

Editorial

Frederick Warren Stoss
If We Are So Smart, Why Do We Need Environmental Education?

Articles

T. V. Ramachandra and Uttman Kumar
Wetlands of Greater Bangalore, India: Automatic Delineation through Pattern Classifiers

Mahbubul Alam, A.Z.M. Manzoor Rashid, and Yasushi Furukawa
Policy Implications and Implementation of Environmental ICTPs in Developing States: Examples from Bangladesh

Essays

Ryder W. Miller
Searching for the Astronomical Environmental Nature Writing Classic: Ehrlich, Abbey, and Others

Gail Krantzberg
The Great Lakes, a 35th year anniversary; time to look forward

Columns

Flora Shrode
Environmental Information Sources

Bill Ted Johnson
Spiritual Lives of Great Environmentalists: John Wesley Powell and John Lane

Reviews [Selected]

Jeff Shantz / Environmentality: Technologies of Government and the Making of Subjects by Arun Agrawal

Antoinette Maria Mannion / Sustainability or Collapse: An Integrated History and Future of People on Earth edited by Robert Costanza, Lisa J. Graumlich and W. Steffen

Elery Hamilton-Smith / Precautionary Politics: Principle and Practice in Confronting Environmental Risk, by Kerry H Whiteside

Elery Hamilton-Smith / Governing Environmental Flows: Global Challenges to Social Theory, Edited by Gert Spaargaren, Arthur P.J. Mol, and Frederick H. Buttel

Byron Anderson / A Contract with the Earth, by Newt Gingrich and Terry L. Maple

Victoria Carchidi / Precautionary Tools for Reshaping Environmental Policy, by Nancy J. Myers and Carolyn Raffensperger (eds.)

Enzo Ferrara / Alternative Pathways in Science and Industry. Activism, innovation, and the environment in an era of globalization, by David J. Hess

All 26 previous issues of EGJ, which were previously published by the University of Idaho Library in Open Journal System, are now offered in a new format provided by eScholarship Repository at California Digital Library

[http://repositories.cdlib.org/uclalib/egj].

EGJ was originally published by the University of Idaho Library

[http://www.istl.org/99-fall/journals3.html].

As part of ALA's Social Responsibilities Round Table's Task Force on the Environment, [Maria Anna Jankowska] ... founded the Green Library Journal (later the Electronic Green Journal) in 1991 and distributed it for free to countries considered environmentally at risk

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA200606.html].

Website: US: Green Libraries - A Website Dedicated to Documenting The Greening Of Libraries In The U.S.

2008-11-01T16:05:00.018-05:00

Created in 2007, the Green Libraries [http://www.greenlibraries.org/] website was designed to serve as a resource for information focused on the emerging trend of green and sustainable libraries.

The heart of this site is the Green Libraries Directory which contains a growing list of green libraries located within the United States and beyond.

Green Libraries Directory

[http://www.greenlibraries.org/directory.html]

Green Libraries Resources

Designing Green Libraries
Green Library Organizations
Green Librarians
Green Library Blogs
Green Building Resources

[http://www.greenlibraries.org/resources.html]

Maintained by Monika Antonell / Minnesota State University, Mankato / (monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu)

Chat: ACRL OnPoint: Green Libraries

2008-11-01T15:45:00.011-05:00

ACRL OnPoint is a live series of informal monthly chat sessions that provide the opportunity to connect with colleagues and experts to discuss an issue of the day in academic and research librarianship.

All ACRL OnPoint chats are free and open to the public. Sessions are unmoderated, 30-45 minutes in length and take place in a Meebo chat room.

May 14, 2008: Green Libraries

[10 a.m Pacific / 11:00 a.m. Mountain / 12:00 p.m. Central / 1:00 p.m. Eastern]

Conveners: Mary Carr, Dean Instructional Services, Spokane Community College and Dr. Debra Rowe, President of the US Partnership for a Sustainable Future

From a library/librarians' perspective, how are our library resources when it comes to sustainability?

Are we supporting the college's curricular efforts?

What about the "greening" of the library and the campus?

Can we practice sustainability? Can we promote it by speakers, presentations, etc.?

What can we do within our library associations, and other professional groups?

This OnPoint Chat session will engage colleagues in discussing the following questions:

1) The whats, whys and wherefores of sustainability?
2) What is happening on our campuses and in our communities regarding sustainability?
3) How can we support what is happening and how can we contribute to "moving the needle?

Full Transcript w/Links Available At

[http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/proftools/OnPoint/archives/2008-05-14.cfm]

Journal Issue: OLA Quarterly: Going Green - Libraries and Sustainability

2008-11-01T15:11:00.014-05:00

OLA Quarterly / v 13 no 4 / Winter 2007

Going Green: Libraries and Sustainability

Institutionalizing Sustainability: An Emerging Trend

A How-To: Conduct an Environmental Audit in Your Library

Going for the Gold: Building a Sustainable LEED™ Library

Getting There is Half the Fun: Alternative Transportation and Oregon Library Employees

From Worthless to Worthy: Turning Media Trash into Recycling Treasure

Green Reading: Resources for the Sustainability-Minded

Full Text Of Entire Issue Available At

[http://data.memberclicks.com/site/ola/olaq_13no4.pdf]

Library/Iowa: Marshalltown Public Library - A New Library for a New Century

2008-11-01T11:34:00.018-05:00

In Marshalltown, IA, a New Library Building Emerges

Rita Ormsby / Library Journal /10-27-2008

“New Library for a New Century” will cost $9 million

First public library in state to seek LEED "silver"

Civic involvement spurred many contributions

The first public library in Iowa to seek LEED “silver” certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is nearing completion in Marshalltown, a county seat of 26,000 people about 50 miles northeast of Des Moines. The current Marshalltown Public Library, a five-level Carnegie building, was built in 1902 and expanded in 1974. It has for years been overcrowded; the new 35,670 square foot building, on one level, will double the space.

In a state with many other Carnegie buildings that need replacement, library director Carole Winkleblack ... has been fielding inquiries from other Iowa librarians considering new building projects. The lesson from Marshalltown, she says, is that civic involvement is crucial to fundraising, going green, and even moving the collection.

[snip]

After professional movers finish the job, the new library is scheduled to open on December 22 [2008].

[snip]

New features

The new library includes a pavilion—a casual space for parents to read to their children—a youth programming area, and a café. Seating for adults and youth will increase, and meeting rooms with a capacity for 150, limited now to 25, will be available for public use after-hours. The 100 daily users vying for time on the current library’s six Internet stations will find 22 new Dell computers.

[snip]

Seeking LEED

While a sustainable building had been under discussion, the decision to do so was accelerated when a Vision Iowa Board member asked, “Are you building green?” The USGBC awards "green" points in broad categories of energy and atmosphere; indoor environmental quality; sustainable sites; materials, and resources; and water efficiency.

The new library is situated downtown on a “recycled” building site, previously used as a parking lot. Its location will permit pedestrian access. In addition to the donated heating and cooling units, the solar panel photovoltaic array will convert sunlight to electricity. Sunscreens and high-performance glazing on the large exterior windows will maximize sunlight and minimize the heat passing through the glass.

Along with access via a city bus route, the new library will offer 90 parking spaces, with some spaces designated for fuel-efficient vehicles. Bike racks also will earn “green points.” Special water retention tanks under the parking area will help mitigate run-off downstream from the library. In the building’s interior, carpet squares have a high recycled content. And, in another touch earning LEED points, water conservation measures will be incorporated in the restrooms.

[snip]

Source

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6608914.html]

Library/California: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library (Los Angeles)

2008-10-30T12:37:00.010-05:00

A LEED GOLD STANDARD BUILDING

14,500-square-foot Exposition Park – Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library used the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) new construction rating system developed by the U.S Green Building Council. There are four certification levels (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) awarded according to achievement as evaluated by points using the LEED scorecard. The following outlines design measures were employed to attain Gold certification in the construction of the library:

1. Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Island: Additional shade trees and less thermal-absorbing “white concrete” pavement and “white coating” on the roof were used to reduce the heat absorbed by the site during the day and radiated at night. This helps avoid raising the ambient temperature and disturbing the microclimate of the surrounding park.

2. Water Use Reduced by 30%: The installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures as well as highly efficient landscaping irrigation system will reduce water consumption by 30%.

3. Optimize Energy Performance: The building is designed to be 27% more energy efficient than a standard building, by utilizing efficient mechanical systems, double glazing with high efficiency glass coatings, and naturally lit reading rooms with automatic light fixture dimming.

4. Recycled & Environmental Safe Content: At least 10% of the materials and products used in this project were from recycled materials; rapidly renewable materials were also used such as bamboo flooring and cotton Insulation; and low volatile organic compound content paints and coating.

5. Regional Materials: At least 10% of the total materials used to construct the library were from sources within 500 miles of the project site, thus reducing the greenhouse gases emitted by transporting materials over greater distances.

6. Solar power: DWP donated a large number of photovoltaic panels, which were placed on the south side of the building and on the roof to generate electricity from the sun.

7. Transportation Alternative: The library is located close to community transportation such as the bus line and train station.

8. Additional Commissioning: An independent commissioning agent has been retained to verify that the building systems are calibrated and performance meets the LEED requirements.The commissioning agent will also provide maintenance personnel with training and will be available for re-commissioning and verification services.

Source

[http://www.lapl.org/branches/06-eco_info.pdf]

Library/North Carolina: Imaginon Is Green

2008-10-29T12:05:00.011-05:00

“Green” building projects are designed for both high performance and sustainability, resulting in environmental, economic, health, and community benefits. ImaginOn is the first public building in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County certified by the US Green Building Council.

In spring, 2005 our facility was recognized by the Mecklenburg County Recycling Program for its outstanding commitment to keeping green throughout the construction process. RodgersHardin, the general contractor for ImaginOn, recycled 100% of the waste generated during the demolition phase and 82% of the construction waste. Concrete, wood, drywall, metal, and paper were all sorted onsite and recycled locally. Construction and demolition debris accounts for an estimated 1/3 of the overall waste stream in Mecklenburg County . [snip]

In 2006, ImaginOn was awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification at the silver level. We scored LEED points by documenting our construction process, making the building energy-efficient, using recycled or environmentally sustainable materials, and educating the public about our efforts.

Architectural Fact Form

[http://www.imaginon.org/pdfs/archFacts01.pdf]

Go On A Green Hunt!

[http://www.imaginon.org/Just_For_Fun/greenhunt.asp]

Source

[http://www.imaginon.org/about_imaginon/default.asp#green]

Library/Washington: Seattle Public Library - Sustainable Design & Features

2008-10-29T11:53:00.008-05:00

The Seattle Public Library and the architects and contractors who designed and built the Central Library were committed to constructing a sustainable building that meets the Sustainable Building Policy of the City of Seattle.

The building has many design elements and features to lessen its energy and environmental impact on our planet. Elements that contribute to making the design, building, and long-term use of the Central Library green and sustainable include:

Sustainable site: Erosion and sedimentation control during construction; re-building on same site; located on major bus routes; bicycle parking spaces; landscaping and exterior design to reduce "heat island effect;" automatic lighting controls to reduce light pollution.
Water efficiency: Approximately a quarter of plants drought-tolerant; water-efficient drip irrigation system; when possible, water comes from an on-site 38,500-gallon rainwater collection tank; interior water use reduced by metered faucets, no-flush urinals and efficient mechanical equipment.
Energy and atmosphere: Building designed to outperform Seattle energy code by 10 percent; about half the glass used in the curtain wall is triple-glazed with an aluminum expanded metal mesh sandwiched between two panes to reduce heat buildup from sunlight; no chlorofluorocarbon-based refrigerants in air conditioning and no halon gases in fire suppression system; control systems meter HVAC systems, water usage and energy performance of the building.
Materials and resources: Space designed into loading dock area to collect and store recyclables; more than 75 percent of demolition and construction waste was recycled; a significant amount of recycled material was used in construction; a minimum of 20 percent of the building products used in the Central Library were manufactured within 500 miles of Seattle, thus helping the local economy and reducing impacts of transporting materials long distances.
Indoor environmental quality: Central Library meets or exceeds the standard American Society for Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 62-1999, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality; smoking is not permitted in the building; carbon dioxide is monitored and is no higher than outdoor levels by more than 530 parts per million; a monitoring system automatically adjusts for thermal comfort; maximize daylight and views in 90 percent of all regularly occupied spaces.
Innovation and Design Process: LEED™ stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is the rating system used by the U.S. Green Building Council to determine the degree of green and sustainable design in a building project. The project achieved an exemplary level of the use of recycled materials and was awarded a silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.

[http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_building_green&branchID=1]

Resource: Wikipedia: Green Library

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Green Library / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Green libraries are a part of the larger green building movement. Also known as sustainable libraries, green libraries are being built all over the world, with many high profile projects bringing the concept into the mainstream. Along with library 2.0, green design is an emerging trend, defining the library of the 21st century. Many view the library as having a unique role in the green building movement due to its altruistic mission, public and pedagogical nature, and the fact that new libraries are usually high profile, community driven projects.

Contents

1 What makes a library green?
1.1 LEED
1.2 Special needs
2 How are libraries becoming green?
2.1 Site selection
2.2 Water conservation
2.3 Energy conservation
2.4 Building materials
2.5 Indoor air quality
3 Why are libraries becoming green?
3.1 Mission
3.2 Technology
3.3 Image
3.4 Independence
4 High-profile green libraries
4.1 Seattle Central Library
4.2 National Library, Singapore
4.3 Minneapolis Public Library
4.4 Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
4.5 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
5 References

Source

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_library]

Conference: Library Journal 4th Design Institute, December 2008, Hartford, Connecticut

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Library Journal, 4th Design Institute, December 2008, Hartford, Connecticut

DATE: December 4, 2008 (Thursday) TIME: 9 AM - 6 PM
LOCATION: Connecticut Legislative Office Building / 300 Capitol Avenue / Hartford CT 06106

The fourth Library Journal Design Institute moves to Connecticut for a one-day think tank on green design. We will bring together leading architects, designers, librarians, and vendors to hone in on the challenges and solutions we face in making libraries sustainable. As previous Green Design institutes have shown, there is much more to sustainability than making our libraries green.

With every Green Design Institute, we've taken a leap forward in knowledge and understanding, but there is so much more we can learn from these experts and each other. Join us for a day-long series of green-themed presentations, panels, and breakout sessions, and learn the latest developments, options, costs and strategies being adopted.

We'll also reprise one of the most successful features of the day: hands-on breakout sessions with architects. Each librarian attendee will have a chance to have their design challenge be the focus of one of the six architect-led breakout sessions. The design challenges do not have to focus solely on going green, but the breakout session will incorporate green solutions into the design.
Limited to 100 attendees, the seminar is for those considering a new building project or renovation, in the fundraising or pre-bond stage, or in the early building process.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: Welcome breakfast, registration, lunch, cocktail, educational panels and presentations, plus group breakout sessions.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Each session, led by sponsoring architects, will focus on a pre-selected, real-life challenge submitted in advance by attendees and chosen by LJ. To get the most out of the afternoon breakout sessions, you must submit a description of your library's 'challenge' to LJThinkTank@reedbusiness.com

>>>No Later Than November 4, 2008 <<<

SUBMISSION GUIDLELINES:
Double-spaced word document (maximum 200 words). Please describe either the larger design problem you are tackling with your new building, renovation, or addition, or a particular aspect of it. Your problems do not need to have a specific "green" component, but the architects will incorporate green solutions during their presentations.

Supporting documents to help us best visualize the space and challenges described above. These could include photos (2-3 is fine, and can be quick snap-shot digital images), plans, sketches, etc. These items, however, are not needed to be considered.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: LJ editors, library consultants, designers, vendors, librarians and architects

REGISTRATION CRITERIA: Design Institute is open to librarians who are in the bond,pre-bond or early planning stage. Admission is FREE!

Online Registration Form / Transportation / Accomodation Recommendations Information Available

Source

[http://www.libraryjournal.com/info/CA6599608.html]

Article: Green Library Design And Evaluation: The Taipei Public Library, Taiwan

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Shu-hsien Tseng, "Green Library Design And Evaluation: The Taipei Public Library, Taiwan, New Library World 109 no. 7-8 (2008): 321-336.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the planning and architectural design features, and the post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of the Beitou Branch Library in the Taipei Public Library System. This paper also proposes possible solutions in response to the public's suggestions for improvements.

Design/methodology/approach – A library-user survey was employed to appraise the functioning of the Beitou Branch Library by the general public. The questionnaire for this survey was divided into three parts: background information of patrons; patrons' use of the Beitou Branch Library; and patrons' opinions on the facilities of the Beitou Branch Library. The 511 valid returned patron questionnaires were numbered and processed by means of Microsoft Excel statistical analysis. Chi-square testing, ANOVA and Pearson T-test were then used to analyze the relevant data and statistics.

Findings – The findings from the Beitou Branch Library survey are as follows: its innovative design and unique architecture and furniture has created a trend for new design concepts in Taiwan; it increases the number of library visits; it increases the visibility of the library and changes the stereotype of the library in the public's mind; it embodies the principles of ecological education and has become a multi-faceted learning center; it has gained the support of local residents and professional experts; it has generated corporate sponsorship of green library buildings; and the average numbers and distribution of frequency indicate that, other than “convenient parking” and “number of computers in the computer area”, patrons were generally satisfied with the library's facilities, with all other categories receiving an average rating of 3.5 or greater.

Originality/value – This paper provides details of the experience of Taipei Public Library in planning and designing a diamond class green library and may increase public libraries' concerns about the issues of environmental protection and energy conservation.

DOI: 10.1108/03074800810888159

[http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/03074800810888159]

Photos

[http://tinyurl.com/5h6op6]

Library/New York: The Bronx Library Center - A Leading Example Of An Environmentally Responsible Building

2008-10-22T16:05:00.022-05:00

Bronx Library Center

The new Bronx Library Center replaces the former Fordham Branch Library. The facility provides expanded circulation and reference collections, cutting-edge information technology, a full range of education, business and technology training for all ages, literacy classes, and English language proficiency programs. The BLC also houses the Latino and Puerto Rican Cultural Center, with extensive bilingual collections, educational and cultural programs, and multi-media exhibits. Key design concepts include maximizing natural light, minimizing internal circulation, providing clear lines of sight, establishing an appropriate planning module for efficient stack layout, and providing an adaptable open plan.

Each floor is conceived as a rational, rectangular public space surrounded by service, circulation and smaller program spaces fitting into the irregularities of the site. Planning follows a basic daylight strategy: services at the relatively enclosed western side, books and other collection items in the middle and most of the seating in the glazed day-lit areas at the perimeter.

Individually designed public stairs provide different types of processional experience between floors. They make circulation through the building an important part of the visitors experience, and highlight the connections between the various parts of the library collection distributed throughout the building.

The design includes many sustainable features such as high-performance curtainwall, extensive daylighting, energy efficient mechanical and lighting systems and controls, and environmentally friendly materials with high recycled content.

The project received LEED® Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council. It is the first publicly funded building in New York City and the first library in The New York Public Library system to receive LEED certification.

Awards

AIA NYS Citation for Design Excellence / Building Design and Construction Building Team Silver Award / New York City Green Building Award Honorable Mention / Environmental Design + Construction Excellence in Design Award / IIDA - IES Award of Merit / GE Edison Lighting Award of Excellence / GE Edison Lighting Award for Sustainable Design

Source

[http://www.dattner.com/deploy/content/projects/culture/bronx%20library%20center.pdf]

News Coverage

Bronx Library Center / New York City / Dattner Architects

[http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/bts/archives/libraries/06_BronxLib/overview.asp]

Case Study: Bronx Library Center, Bronx, NY

[http://greensource.construction.com/projects/0701_sunshine.asp]

New Bronx Library Meets Old Need

[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/16/nyregion/16library.html]

The New York Public Library's Bronx Library Center Recognized for Sustainable Design Features by the U.S. Green Building Council

[http://www.nypl.org/press/2007/greencouncil.cfm]

LEED Certified Building

[http://www.usgbcny.org/leed/green-buildings/bronx-library-center.html]

U.S. Green Building Council Project Profile

[https://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=3941]