8. The BookboXX
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Konrad Kutt
Abstract
Like the sun, books are a renewable resource and come with next to no cost of energy. The BookboXX project engages trainees from different professions, bringing books to a larger segment of society and involving society in a new understanding of sustainability. The BookboXX speaks to citizens of every age by offering a deeper sense of place, an interdisciplinary and creative outlet, free resources and in some cases the role of memorialising very difficult times as well as challenging situations. Receiving international recognition, the BookboXX project represents the splendour and simplicity of human potential.
Abstract
Like the sun, books are a renewable resource and come with next to no cost of energy. The BookboXX project engages trainees from different professions, bringing books to a larger segment of society and involving society in a new understanding of sustainability. The BookboXX speaks to citizens of every age by offering a deeper sense of place, an interdisciplinary and creative outlet, free resources and in some cases the role of memorialising very difficult times as well as challenging situations. Receiving international recognition, the BookboXX project represents the splendour and simplicity of human potential.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
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Part 1: General
- 1. A Garden on the Roof Doesn’t Make a Library Green 5
- 2. Libraries Sow the Seed of a Sustainable Society 22
- 3. Contemplative Pedagogy 32
- 4. Public Libraries’ Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 46
- 5. Environmental Responsibility in Brazilian Libraries 60
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Part 2: Public Libraries
- 6. The Green Corner at Vaggeryd Public Library 77
- 7. Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impact 86
- 8. The BookboXX 94
- 9. Garbage Hero 103
- 10. From a Green Library to a Sustainable Library 110
- 11. Urban Gardening, Foodsharing and Makerspaces 122
- 12. Green Library of the Neighbourhood 135
- 13. The Green Story of the Public Library Užice, Serbia 142
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Part 3: Academic Libraries
- 14. More Than Just a Green Building 155
- 15. The Awareness of Young African Students to Protection of the Environment 173
- 16. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing a Sustainable Approach at Academic Libraries 181
- 17. Information Dissemination is Not Enough 197
- 18. Going Green to Embrace Aesthetic Reflections and Sustainable Library Buildings 210
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Appendix
- Abbreviations 229
- Contributors 232
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents V
- About IFLA IX
- Preface 1
-
Part 1: General
- 1. A Garden on the Roof Doesn’t Make a Library Green 5
- 2. Libraries Sow the Seed of a Sustainable Society 22
- 3. Contemplative Pedagogy 32
- 4. Public Libraries’ Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 46
- 5. Environmental Responsibility in Brazilian Libraries 60
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Part 2: Public Libraries
- 6. The Green Corner at Vaggeryd Public Library 77
- 7. Action to Combat Climate Change and its Impact 86
- 8. The BookboXX 94
- 9. Garbage Hero 103
- 10. From a Green Library to a Sustainable Library 110
- 11. Urban Gardening, Foodsharing and Makerspaces 122
- 12. Green Library of the Neighbourhood 135
- 13. The Green Story of the Public Library Užice, Serbia 142
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Part 3: Academic Libraries
- 14. More Than Just a Green Building 155
- 15. The Awareness of Young African Students to Protection of the Environment 173
- 16. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing a Sustainable Approach at Academic Libraries 181
- 17. Information Dissemination is Not Enough 197
- 18. Going Green to Embrace Aesthetic Reflections and Sustainable Library Buildings 210
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Appendix
- Abbreviations 229
- Contributors 232
