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Introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative webinar - For ARL members

Learn about the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and what your library can access now that you can opt-in to a free membership to the SLI for the next year as a member of your library association. Recorded on December 12, 2024.

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Introduction to the Sustainable Library Certification Program webinar - For ARL members

During this webinar, you will learn about the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). Hear firsthand from a member who has completed the SLCP describe their journey and share their experiences. Recorded December 17, 2024
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Ramapo Catskill Library System Certification Presentation

The Ramapo Catskill Library System located in Middletown, NY is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, consolidated, and cooperative services to support member libraries in meeting the needs of their communities.
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An Introduction to the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP)

During this webinar, you will learn about the Sustainable Library Certification Program. A panel of speakers whose libraries completed the SLCP will describe their journey and share their library's experiences. Recorded October 15, 2024.
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An Introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative

Learn about the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and how your library can access exclusive resources that you can opt-in to as a member of one of the following library associations: ARL, ILA, MLA (Maine), MLA (Massachusetts), NJLA, NYLA, or VLA. Hear about the exclusive tools, resources and methodologies that help library leaders be more authentic and focused in their decision making; resource use; service and program design; and partnerships to align with the triple bottom line of sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility. Recorded September 26, 2024.
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Rogers Memorial Library Certification Presentation

The Rogers Memorial Library staff is aware of the important role they have as a model for sustainability. Their certification presentation serves as proof that you don't need to rebuild the library to have a positive, sustainable influence in your community and that even the smallest changes can have a great impact on making an organization more sustainable.
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West Babylon Public Library Certification Presentation

In February 2022, the West Babylon Public Library joined the Sustainable Library Certification Program, motivated by nearby libraries. By building community partnerships, attaining staff and community support, and remaining dedicated to the Triple-Bottom Line definition of sustainability, they worked through the program and are now proud to be certified sustainable.
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San Diego County Library Certification Presentation

With 33 branches and over 300 library staff, the San Diego County Library take their commitment to environmentally friendly practices to the next level by taking a thorough approach through both adaptive and mitigative measures. As the largest public library to complete the Sustainable Library Certification Program see how they've ensured that their services are accessible everyone living in this diverse community.
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Concord Free Public Library Certification Presentation

View the great work done by the staff of this beautiful Massachusetts library. Going through three generations of Green Teams shows just how dedicated this library and staff are to living the Triple-Bottom Line definition of Sustainability. By stepping outside of existing duties, working with different departments, have new ideas heard, generated a level of excitement and engagement throughout their organization. 

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