Resources

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,

Located on the south shore of Long Island, NY, the Copiague Memorial Public Library is committed to promoting a sustainable, resilient and equitable community for its residents. This presentation is a great example of how the library has embraced its position in the community as a leader in providing education and awareness of environmentally sound practices through services and projects that promote the principles of the Triple Bottom Line definiton of sustainability.

With a staff dedicated to commit to being a sustainable workplace, the South Country Library sets a great example with sustainable practices ingrained into their library culture through library policies and the actions of their staff on a daily basis. They're committed to promoting sustainable solutions both inside and outside their facility. Their final presentation serves as a great example of things public libraries can do daily to align their practices with the Triple Bottom Line definition of sustainability.

The Suffolk Cooperative Library System strives to minimize their organizations impact and maximize future generations’ ability to live, work, and play in our shared natural environment, with equal access to clean air, clean water, and natural resources. SCLS is fully committed to reducing their environmental footprint and promoting environmental stewardship.

The Mamakating Library's certification presentation showcases this commitment in a number of ways including implementing a leak detection plan, pollinator gardens, hosting voter registration events, installing photosensitive lighting outside, storing documents on cloud based servers, and partnering with numerous for and non-profit organizations.

Harborfields Public Library Certification Presentation. They began working towards certification through the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program in September 2021 and since then have promoted sustainable thinking and taken action to effect change both inside their building and in their community.

View Valencia College Library's Certification Presentation and see all of great things they are doing to take action, build awareness, and promote sustainability.