Resources

Learn more about sustainability in libraries with this comprehensive list of articles and books.

Information and a short video highlighting Harborfields Public Library's waste audit

The Santa Monica Public Library collection development policy incorporates community need, diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability resources.

Stories and examples of community efforts toward disaster preparedness, response and recovery.

Moving board diversity from a ‘problem to solve’ to ‘something to practice.’ Staff and board members weigh in on common hurdles and how to overcome them.

Participants in the challenge commit to undertake specific actions that fall under one of  area of resilience: save water, grow food, conserve energy, reduce waste and build community

A step-by-step manual with everything you need to know to start your own local Repair Café.

West Vancouver Memorial Library's Green Building Operations Policy guides decisions regarding purchasing, housekeeping, solid waste management, integrated pest management, erosion control and landscape management and plumbing.