[Publib] Green Strategies

[Palmer, Russell]

SOLINET offers a great class on this topic. It will next be offered online March 4-5, 2008, 2-4 PM Eastern 

The Green(er) Library 

Description

Ecological, social and economic factors are prompting many libraries to consider “going green,” but how does one go about making one’s library more environmentally responsible? What steps are practical in a real-world context, and what is the actual relation between long-term financial benefits and up-front costs?

This two-day online class will discuss current standards and practices for evaluating the environmental impact of existing, expanding or newly planned library facilities, and offer ideas for approaching environmental considerations relating to both physical plant and operating processes.

http://www.solinet.net/workshops/ws_details.cfm?doc_id=4360&WKSHPID=26GLLO

-----Original Message-----
From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org on behalf of Backwage at aol.com
Sent: Sat 12/1/2007 4:45 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Publib] Green Strategies
 
Here is a test of your Green Library knowledge:

 

What is the best way for a library to maximize conservation of resources?
 

1.	Promote the purchase and use of alternative-fuel vehicles for employee commuting.
2.	Promote the purchase and use of electric no-emission vehicles by workers.
3.	Provide incentives such as preferred parking for workers who drive less-polluting vehicles.
4.	Provide disincentives such as less parking for commuter vehicles except those involved in carpools.
5.	Encourage use of public transportation by providing discounts on passes.
6.	Arrange library work hours to reduce commuting to a minimum.
7.	Arrange library hours to times of peak patron usage.

    Answer and discussion to follow soon.
 
    Michael McGrorty




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