Green Library: The Role of Librarian in Building Green Libraries
Mala D, Vitthal T. Bagalkoti
International Journal of Information Studies, Vol. 17, No. 1, 2025.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6025/ijis/2025/17/1/16-22
Link: https://www.dline.info/ijis/fulltext/v17n1/ijisv17n1_3.pdf
Abstract:
The libraries in the modern era face the issue of global surface, disforestation and working for environmental
sustainability through developing green libraries through its social responsibility. This paper discusses the
green practices that can help build the green libraries of a sustainable environment by supporting water
conservation and energy conservation, reducing pollution and creating a healthy atmosphere for future
generations. Green libraries are built with environment-friendly building materials, which maximize the
utilization of locally available materials and natural resources, proper utilisation of waste water and less
use of artificial energy by using natural ventilation and renewable solar energy effectively. Library
professionals are taking part in going green for sustainable development by taking precautionary measures
to decrease global warming, greenhouse gases, and pollution and adhering to green practices for a healthy
environment and survival. The study covers the role of librarians in building green libraries and practising
green habits in libraries. The steps involved in creating green libraries and the skills that need to be updated
and adopted by library professionals are discussed.