Sustainable Librarianship: The Evolving Role of Librarians in Advancing Green Practices and Environmental Stewardship in Libraries

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10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_34How to use a DOI?

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Green Library; Sustainability; Librarianship

Abstract

Sustainable librarianship represents a transformative approach in which the Librarians actively advance green practices and environmental stewardship within Library environments. The Green Library movement emphasizes Librarians’ responsibility to provide accurate sustainability information, raise community awareness, and support broader environmental goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This evolving role encompasses adopting sustainable operations such as energy-efficient technologies, waste reduction, and renewable energy integration, alongside promoting environmental awareness and education through collection development, community engagement, and collaboration with sustainability initiatives. Librarians are increasingly positioned as catalysts for fostering sustainability both within physical library spaces—through practices like green buildings and resource management—and in their broader communities by serving as sustainability information hubs and role models. Perceptions among Librarians increasingly recognize their role in embedding sustainability in library policies, services, and education to ensure long-term ecological and social impact This research paper explores how Librarians implement eco-friendly strategies, contribute to sustainable development goals, and reimagine Libraries as vital centres for environmental stewardship and green innovation.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Sangita Saikia
AU  - Debabrat Senapati
AU  - Nikhil Hazarika
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Sustainable Librarianship: The Evolving Role of Librarians in Advancing Green Practices and Environmental Stewardship in Libraries
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart Systems and Social Management (ICSSSM-2 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 597
EP  - 608
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_34
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-533-1_34
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