The Green Movement

Reading Assignment # 11
Source: Monica Antoneli (2008) " The Green Library Movement: An Overview and Beyond". Electronic Journal Vol. 1: No. 27, Article 1.
http://repositories.cdlib.org/uclalib/egj/vol1/iss27/art1

Abstract:
Libraries are choosing to become green and sustainable. Like an epidemic, it continues to spread that gives rise into a movement among libraries.
This article looks back to the history of green movement and what have been done by libraries and library associations to support environmentalism. It explains reasons why we need to help lessen the impact of climatic change and be environment friendly.
Things learned:
1. Environmental challenges will influence the type of innovation resources and programs libraries will provide to their communities.
2. Communities need libraries and librarians to act as role models for sustainability by providing accurate information on all manner of green topics.
3. The government plays an important role for the success of this green revolution.
Reflection:
We are now experiencing the effects of climate changes. As librarians, it should start from us by being a green librarian. It should be both green libraries and green librarian in order to be sustainable. With this green library now in growing number, we should never compromise safety.