Rice University: Fondren Library Sustainability Plan

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dc.contributor.authorFitzpatrick, Ashley
dc.contributor.authorBorodina, Svetlana
dc.contributor.authorSpiro, Lisa
dc.contributor.orgFondren Library
dc.date.accessioned2020-07-17T19:51:50Z
dc.date.available2020-07-17T19:51:50Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.description.abstractAs awareness of climate change and other environmental and social problems grow, many libraries and librarians are dedicating themselves to sustainability, “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”3 We call upon Fondren Library to practice and promote sustainability through its wise building practices, reductions in resource consumption, support for research and teaching, targeted collection development, and outreach activities. These recommendations were formulated in support of the global community’s response to climate change, the American Library Association’s embrace of sustainability as a core value of librarianship, and Rice University’s pledge to reduce its carbon footprint through the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. By implementing sustainability strategies and collaborating with other on-campus sustainability initiatives, Fondren Library can reduce environmental pollution and contribute to learning and knowledge on Rice University’s campus and beyond. To implement the proposed changes, we recommend developing an action plan, creating a library-based group focused on sustainability, appointing a sustainability liaison, and hiring a student “eco-rep” for Fondren.
dc.identifier.citationFitzpatrick, Ashley, Borodina, Svetlana and Spiro, Lisa. "Rice University: Fondren Library Sustainability Plan." (2019) Rice University: <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/108996">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/108996</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/108996
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherRice University
dc.titleRice University: Fondren Library Sustainability Plan
dc.typeReport
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