Resources

Resource Type
Certification Presentations

Lindenhurst Memorial Library Certification Presentation


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.

Certification Presentations

North Babylon Public Library Certification Presentation


The certification presentation created by the North Babylon Public Library details the policies, partnerships and programs implemented to reach the goal of becoming certified. Their presentation highlights their work in calculating the Return of Investment for their community, disaster planning, recycling and space saving strategies.

Webinars & Trainings

Beyond Thunderdome: Regenerative Thinking For Libraries


Is your library, library staff, building, programs, collections adding new capital to your community?

Certification Presentations

SSPL Custom Benchmarks Presentation


The Saratoga Springs Public Library's presentation highlights the library's efforts towards financial sustainability and social equity as part of the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.

Certification Presentations

HHFL Custom Benchmarks Presentation


The Hendrick Hudson Free Library's presentation highlights the library's efforts towards financial sustainability and social equity as part of the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program.

Member Support

SMPL Collection Development Policy


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

Articles

FEMA Community Preparedness


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

Articles

If Your Board Looked Like Your Community


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.