Comsewogue Public Library integrated the expansion of community partnerships into the long-range plan of service, hosted a repair café, and offered innovative programs to their community. View their SLCP Final Presentation to learn more.
Learn more about the work SHPL accomplished as their organization moved toward reducing waste and energy use, built strong connections with their community, and prepared for emergencies.
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
SLI Sustainability Coordinator, Annemarie Gordon, walks through the process and the Certification Categories of the Sustainable Libraries Certification program.
In case you missed it live, recordings of the 2021 Libraries by Design Libraries and Sustainability Seminar organized by State Library Victoria and Public Libraries Victoria are now available.
Longwood Public Library's presentation showcases their LEED Certified building and strong relationship to their their community.
As part of their certification process, the Patchogue-Medford Library adopted a clear and detailed Sustainability Policy, created a staff Sustainability web portal with information and resources for staff and installed energy saving water heaters, light bulbs, and HVAC units. They developed recycling protocols to reduce waste and offered programming to the community that focused on sustainability.
The Lindenhurst Memorial Library highlights their achievements in obtaining their Green Business Certification, their strong community partnerships and clear policies that focus on social equity and resiliency in this presentation. Highlights of this presentation include a new bike fixing station that has been installed as part of their certification process, a commitment to community driven collection development and an analysis of waste prevention strategies for discarded books.
