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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elwood Public Library is a perfect example of showing how much you can do even as a small library and how rallying staff together behind a common cause can make a big impact on your community. From recycling to civic-minded services, to engaging events that support local businesses and organizations - their commitment to promoting sustainabile practices is evident.

The Kinderhook Memorial Library were already in a good and progressive place prior to joining the SLCP. By joining the SLI's community of practice and having to complete tasks that furthered their understanding, thinking, and progress. They are fully prepared to continue the SLI practices, recognizing this is only the beginning, and they are ready to further evolve their library and community,