Resource Type
Webinars & Trainings

An Introduction to your membership in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative


Learn 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 January 21, 2025
Certification Presentations

Norman Williams Public Library Final Presentation


Located in Woodstock, Vermont, Norman Williams Public Library has made a commitment as an organization to be more intentional with daily operations and having a collective awareness about the impact their actions have on the environment. Their collective efforts are helping to strengthen their community and helping them realize just how strong and resilient they are.
Academic Libraries

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.

Academic Libraries

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
Certification Presentations

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.
Webinars & Trainings

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.
Webinars & Trainings

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.
Certification Presentations

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.
Certification Presentations

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.