11th Reading Assignmet

Title: GREENING THE LIBRARY
Source: http://library.queensu.ca/library/green


ABSTRACT:

These readings enumerated the green practices that a library can do and how can we stay green and clean in the library. In the spirit of sustainability and environmental consciousness, the library has been making an effort to reduce the impact of our services on the natural environment while maintaining welcoming and comfortable environments in our campus libraries.

THINGS I LEARNED:

Our environmentally conscious practices include:

-Lights are shut off during closing hours

-Computer monitors time- out to black screensavers after 20 minutes of inactivity, and power

down after a further 20 minute period. Public workstations automatically shut down overnight

-All printers offer double-sided printing

-Recycled paper is used in printers and photocopies
-Printer toner cartridges are recycled
-Post – warranty computer hardware is donated to non- profit agencies for reuse.
-New! Green express computer stations provide quick access to the library catalogue and the internet, but are not networked to printers.

How you can stay green and clean in the library

You can help us protect the environment and library books and resources

Choose double- sided printing when using Library workstations
When finished with single – sided print- outs and copies, use the blank sides for notes
Please respect the libraries’ food and drink policies.
Share the space. Be mindful of others and keep the work area around you clean and clear.
When you leave the library, ensure that recyclables and trash are sorted and disposed of in the appropriate bins.

APPLICATIONS / IMPLICATIONS
In order to have a green library, for me we must start it in ourselves by being a green librarian. If we started it in ourselves, we can now be a part of the community in order it to be a green community.