Resource Type
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.

Tools & Ideas

Community Resilience Challenge


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

Tools & Ideas

Start Your Own Repair Cafe


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

Member Support

WVML Green Building Operations Policy


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.