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6. The Green Corner at Vaggeryd Public Library

Beyond Providing Information About Sustainable Development for Local Residents in Sweden
  • Lo Claesson
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Going Green: Implementing Sustainable Strategies in Libraries Around the World
This chapter is in the book Going Green: Implementing Sustainable Strategies in Libraries Around the World

Abstract

Why should libraries be green? What is the purpose of a Green Corner in a library? As libraries have a responsibility not to contribute to the destruction of the environment, we must communicate with decision makers during the planning stages of new libraries. While most libraries are not built as green buildings and librarians may not have influence on improving building operations (such as heat and air systems), we can be role models and demonstrate to our patrons what everyone can do to make their homes and community greener and healthier. The Vaggeryd Public Library in Sweden set up a Green Corner which demonstrates ways in which the municipality upholds four environmentally-based principles. This paper provides background on the Green Corner and several cost-effective examples of projects, exhibitions and presentations that brought excitement and knowledge to library patrons of all ages. Exposure to a wide variety of green topics promises to shift the values as well as practices of patrons and elected representatives toward co-creating a more livable world.

Abstract

Why should libraries be green? What is the purpose of a Green Corner in a library? As libraries have a responsibility not to contribute to the destruction of the environment, we must communicate with decision makers during the planning stages of new libraries. While most libraries are not built as green buildings and librarians may not have influence on improving building operations (such as heat and air systems), we can be role models and demonstrate to our patrons what everyone can do to make their homes and community greener and healthier. The Vaggeryd Public Library in Sweden set up a Green Corner which demonstrates ways in which the municipality upholds four environmentally-based principles. This paper provides background on the Green Corner and several cost-effective examples of projects, exhibitions and presentations that brought excitement and knowledge to library patrons of all ages. Exposure to a wide variety of green topics promises to shift the values as well as practices of patrons and elected representatives toward co-creating a more livable world.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. About IFLA IX
  4. Preface 1
  5. Part 1: General
  6. 1. A Garden on the Roof Doesn’t Make a Library Green 5
  7. 2. Libraries Sow the Seed of a Sustainable Society 22
  8. 3. Contemplative Pedagogy 32
  9. 4. Public Libraries’ Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 46
  10. 5. Environmental Responsibility in Brazilian Libraries 60
  11. Part 2: Public Libraries
  12. 6. The Green Corner at Vaggeryd Public Library 77
  13. 7. Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impact 86
  14. 8. The BookboXX 94
  15. 9. Garbage Hero 103
  16. 10. From a Green Library to a Sustainable Library 110
  17. 11. Urban Gardening, Foodsharing and Makerspaces 122
  18. 12. Green Library of the Neighbourhood 135
  19. 13. The Green Story of the Public Library Užice, Serbia 142
  20. Part 3: Academic Libraries
  21. 14. More Than Just a Green Building 155
  22. 15. The Awareness of Young African Students to Protection of the Environment 173
  23. 16. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing a Sustainable Approach at Academic Libraries 181
  24. 17. Information Dissemination is Not Enough 197
  25. 18. Going Green to Embrace Aesthetic Reflections and Sustainable Library Buildings 210
  26. Appendix
  27. Abbreviations 229
  28. Contributors 232
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110608878-008

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Contents V
  3. About IFLA IX
  4. Preface 1
  5. Part 1: General
  6. 1. A Garden on the Roof Doesn’t Make a Library Green 5
  7. 2. Libraries Sow the Seed of a Sustainable Society 22
  8. 3. Contemplative Pedagogy 32
  9. 4. Public Libraries’ Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 46
  10. 5. Environmental Responsibility in Brazilian Libraries 60
  11. Part 2: Public Libraries
  12. 6. The Green Corner at Vaggeryd Public Library 77
  13. 7. Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impact 86
  14. 8. The BookboXX 94
  15. 9. Garbage Hero 103
  16. 10. From a Green Library to a Sustainable Library 110
  17. 11. Urban Gardening, Foodsharing and Makerspaces 122
  18. 12. Green Library of the Neighbourhood 135
  19. 13. The Green Story of the Public Library Užice, Serbia 142
  20. Part 3: Academic Libraries
  21. 14. More Than Just a Green Building 155
  22. 15. The Awareness of Young African Students to Protection of the Environment 173
  23. 16. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing a Sustainable Approach at Academic Libraries 181
  24. 17. Information Dissemination is Not Enough 197
  25. 18. Going Green to Embrace Aesthetic Reflections and Sustainable Library Buildings 210
  26. Appendix
  27. Abbreviations 229
  28. Contributors 232
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