This presentation explores Singapore libraries’ approaches to sustainability in the planning and designing of library spaces and experiences; and how the three key principles: Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Technology bring about nature and social connectedness in the design of NLB’s three latest libraries (Choa Chu Kang Library, Punggol Library and Central Library) in Singapore’s public library network.
Speakers: Benjamin Meunier; Can libraries afford to wait for others to fix the world while toxic waste, climate change and pollution harm our environment? How much of a difference can we make anyway? This webinar will aim to raise ambitions for greener library buildings, provide examples of how library services can lead by example as sustainably managed organisations and highlight the opportunities to work in partnership with users to work together and move towards a smarter, sustainable world. The presentation will draw on examples from Europe and Hong Kong to illustrate good practice in academic libraries, covering library building design, communication with users and applications of management information to improve sustainability. Spoiler alert – whilst this webinar may not have all the answers to the questions above, the conclusions will suggest there is hope.
The document provides details about modernizing a library, referred to as "My Library", to meet the needs of users in 2011. It discusses important considerations for the library such as facilities and services, staffing, standards, furniture, and application of information technologies. Participants in a workshop will work in groups to develop a prototype model for their ideal "2011 Library", incorporating lessons from the presentation.
Pre kg library_atlanta_final_20110803-v2007_sbbVicki McDonald
The document summarizes a project to transform QUT libraries from paper repositories to 21st century learning environments. The objectives were to create collaborative and individual learning spaces, increase computers and study spaces, and make the libraries hubs for their campuses. Before the transformation, the libraries were traditional paper-based collections. After, the renovated libraries included colorful furniture, increased technology, and positive feedback from students and faculty who saw them as vibrant learning spaces. The outcomes included transformed spaces for different learning styles, increased computers and study areas, and more flexible designs.
The Head of Library Services at the Augustine House Library and Student Services Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University , Pete Ryan, gave us a very interesting talk on how the library grew from an idea in to a reality and shared with us how it has changed since it was first opened.
Going for the Green Libraries: Need of the Hour - Paper PresentationKulwinderSingh212
This PPT contains my conference paper presentation in 4th International Multi Track Conference on Sciences, Engineering and Technical Innovations held on 5 Oct, 2018 at CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar, Punjab.
India
College of the Rockies - Community Engagement Session #3TraceyEvans25
The College of the Rockies is undertaking an initiative to enhance the student experience through the creation of a “learning commons” consisting of engaging and supportive space(s), services, partnerships and technologies that will facilitate progressive learning, teaching and campus connections and experiences for all students, employees and the larger regional community.
To start the process, the Library is hosting a series of community engagement sessions to gather stakeholder input to understand users’ needs, requirements and preferences to improve library operations, user experiences and future partnership and expansion requirements.
The goal of the stakeholder sessions is to begin the conversation with the College of the Rockies community about how the existing library is, or is not, meeting your needs (for spaces, services, resources, technologies, etc.) and how you would like to see it evolve.
The input gathered at these sessions will drive the design decisions to determine how best to move the Library forward and enhance the student learning experience at the College of the Rockies.
During the third community engagement session, we will do a quick re-cap of what we heard during the last meeting, and then we will be talking about the next two design principles to consider when designing a learning commons space. All of the input that you provide will help us answer the main discussion question; how does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community?
Thank you to everyone who participated! Please join us for the fourth session on February 4 where we will discuss the final design principle to consider with learning commons design, as well as furniture solutions that can be incorporated into the new design.
Speakers: Benjamin Meunier; Can libraries afford to wait for others to fix the world while toxic waste, climate change and pollution harm our environment? How much of a difference can we make anyway? This webinar will aim to raise ambitions for greener library buildings, provide examples of how library services can lead by example as sustainably managed organisations and highlight the opportunities to work in partnership with users to work together and move towards a smarter, sustainable world. The presentation will draw on examples from Europe and Hong Kong to illustrate good practice in academic libraries, covering library building design, communication with users and applications of management information to improve sustainability. Spoiler alert – whilst this webinar may not have all the answers to the questions above, the conclusions will suggest there is hope.
The document provides details about modernizing a library, referred to as "My Library", to meet the needs of users in 2011. It discusses important considerations for the library such as facilities and services, staffing, standards, furniture, and application of information technologies. Participants in a workshop will work in groups to develop a prototype model for their ideal "2011 Library", incorporating lessons from the presentation.
Pre kg library_atlanta_final_20110803-v2007_sbbVicki McDonald
The document summarizes a project to transform QUT libraries from paper repositories to 21st century learning environments. The objectives were to create collaborative and individual learning spaces, increase computers and study spaces, and make the libraries hubs for their campuses. Before the transformation, the libraries were traditional paper-based collections. After, the renovated libraries included colorful furniture, increased technology, and positive feedback from students and faculty who saw them as vibrant learning spaces. The outcomes included transformed spaces for different learning styles, increased computers and study areas, and more flexible designs.
The Head of Library Services at the Augustine House Library and Student Services Centre at Canterbury Christ Church University , Pete Ryan, gave us a very interesting talk on how the library grew from an idea in to a reality and shared with us how it has changed since it was first opened.
Going for the Green Libraries: Need of the Hour - Paper PresentationKulwinderSingh212
This PPT contains my conference paper presentation in 4th International Multi Track Conference on Sciences, Engineering and Technical Innovations held on 5 Oct, 2018 at CT Group of Institutions, Jalandhar, Punjab.
India
College of the Rockies - Community Engagement Session #3TraceyEvans25
The College of the Rockies is undertaking an initiative to enhance the student experience through the creation of a “learning commons” consisting of engaging and supportive space(s), services, partnerships and technologies that will facilitate progressive learning, teaching and campus connections and experiences for all students, employees and the larger regional community.
To start the process, the Library is hosting a series of community engagement sessions to gather stakeholder input to understand users’ needs, requirements and preferences to improve library operations, user experiences and future partnership and expansion requirements.
The goal of the stakeholder sessions is to begin the conversation with the College of the Rockies community about how the existing library is, or is not, meeting your needs (for spaces, services, resources, technologies, etc.) and how you would like to see it evolve.
The input gathered at these sessions will drive the design decisions to determine how best to move the Library forward and enhance the student learning experience at the College of the Rockies.
During the third community engagement session, we will do a quick re-cap of what we heard during the last meeting, and then we will be talking about the next two design principles to consider when designing a learning commons space. All of the input that you provide will help us answer the main discussion question; how does the library move forward into a new one-stop shop “learning commons” that will merge key student success and support services within a 21st Century learning community?
Thank you to everyone who participated! Please join us for the fourth session on February 4 where we will discuss the final design principle to consider with learning commons design, as well as furniture solutions that can be incorporated into the new design.
The document discusses a Living Lab project in Lapland, Finland called Elävä Lappi that aimed to foster innovation and regional development. The project involved universities, businesses, and local residents collaborating to develop tourism and shopping services. Workshops and social media were used to gather user feedback. Ideas were then designed and tested in real-world settings like a shopping mall and sports resort. The experiences provided valuable insights for stakeholders and helped ensure development efforts matched community needs. Living Labs proved an effective way to jointly create solutions through open innovation.
The Embedded Librarian: Using Technology in Service DeliveryPavlinka Kovatcheva
The document discusses embedded librarianship and provides examples from the University of Johannesburg Sciences Librarian. It defines embedded librarianship as librarians becoming integral parts of the units and groups they work with. The UJ Sciences Librarian discusses establishing partnerships within the Sciences Faculty and departments, providing instruction in classrooms and online, and using social media and mobile technologies to connect with students and faculty. The librarian provides practical tips and examples of activities like attending department events, collaborating on curriculum support, and maintaining a presence on the learning management system and social media.
IFLA ARL Webinar Series: Academic Library Services during Covid 19IFLAAcademicandResea
Slides used by speakers at the IFLA ARL Webinar, Academic Library Services during COVID-19, held on 22 July 2020. The Webinar features 10 speakers from around the world, who share their institutional and national experiences during this COVID 19 period.
This proposal seeks to strengthen community bonds and provide entertainment in an open space of a low-cost apartment complex. The site has unused open areas and a lack of activities. The proposal is to create a pavilion using recycled PVC pipes to provide seating for elders and a playground for children, bringing generations together. It will be an open, ventilated structure allowing socializing. Case studies informed the design of using recycled materials and linking separate areas. The pavilion aims to teach children respect and keep elders relevant through interaction.
Thank you for the insightful discussion. Libraries play an important role in communities, and good design is critical to meeting user needs. I'm afraid I don't have enough context about your local libraries to comment specifically. The most important thing is for libraries to continually assess how to best serve their communities through flexible, user-centered spaces and services.
Buildings and spaces: Are they relevant in the virtual environment?IFLA
This presentation covers library buildings, spaces and users in the current environment. It highlights how Singapore libraries have evolved and their approaches to library spaces. A case study of Singapore Management University Libraries is presented. Other libraries covered are National Library Board (Early Literacy Library), National University of Singapore (Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library), Nanyang Technological University, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic.
This presentation is part of the Executive Library Management Programme (ELMP) course by the Library Association of Singapore in August 2014.
Libraries and library professionals in the new normalNabi Hasan
The PPT talks about the innovative library resources, services and products by the libraries and librarians during the pandemic from different parts of the India
The document describes an environmental education project called "EcoAttitude = Responsibility, Information, Action" carried out in Romania between 2010-2013. The project aimed to raise awareness of environment protection among children and encourage recycling. It involved workshops, discussions, and collecting recyclable waste from over 100,000 students across several regions. The project was implemented in four phases over the years, expanding its reach each time.
Reimagining the academic library as a learning destination (Learning Commons)CILIPScotland
This document summarizes the transformation of the Heriot-Watt University academic library since 2013 into a Learning Commons. It discusses how academic libraries have changed from places of silence to places that support collaborative and social learning. The library lacked space for the growing student population and needed to be redesigned according to modern pedagogical needs. In collaboration with a design firm, a vision and plan was created to reimagine the library spaces with new furniture, technology, and zones for various learning styles. The first phase of renovations created a new Learning Commons that has been successful in increasing student satisfaction and library usage.
Looking to improve your library’s sustainable environmental practices? In this opening address, CILIP President Kate Robinson explores the central role that librarians and information professionals play in helping their organisations and users work towards a more sustainable society. Kate shares highlights of CILIP’s sustainability initiatives including the new Green Libraries Partnership.
This document provides an overview of the EDINA Bibliographic Services. It discusses the various subject-specific bibliographic databases available through EDINA, including databases in agriculture, arts and humanities, social sciences, engineering, and general references. It outlines EDINA's strategy to contribute to the development of the Digital National Electronic Resource and enhance services for learning and teaching. Presentations provide more details on specific bibliographic databases and how they can be used to support learning and teaching. Contact information is provided at the end.
This document provides details about a proposed construction project at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. Specifically, it discusses plans to construct a café/library space within a 30m x 30m site. The proposed café/library, called "Cafebrary", would serve as both a dining area and study space for students. It would have shelves for books, tables for studying and eating, and a central bar area. Design plans include private dining spaces created using bookshelves as partitions. The café/library aims to provide students a relaxing space to read, study and socialize on campus.
The Library Garden as Sustainable Sensory Spaceldore1
TU Dublin Library Services has a holistic approach to our students’ needs. With that in mind we have begun to develop the library garden on our Tallaght campus for the use of both students and staff. This poster will show our progress so far and include what we want to achieve in the future. Sustainability is part of the University’s strategic intent and is to the fore in this project. With some success growing fruit and veg we hope to expand this going forward. In essence, we want to create a calming sensory space to be in, which will also be productive.
The next generation library: green librarySAKRAJIT PATRA
This document discusses the concept of a "green library," which aims to minimize negative environmental impacts through careful site selection, use of natural and sustainable materials, conservation of resources like water and energy, and recycling. It notes standards like LEED certification that can evaluate a library's sustainability. Benefits of green libraries include lower costs and maintenance needs, a healthier environment for users and staff, and playing a role in environmental conservation. Elements, challenges, and examples of green library buildings from around the world are provided. International organizations like IFLA and ALA support green library initiatives through awards, resources, and advocacy.
The document describes an environmental education project called "Learning in the Outdoor Environment" carried out by the Észak-Mátra Environmental Protection Association in Hungary. The project aims to use real-world materials and hands-on outdoor activities to make environmental lessons more engaging for students. Students participate in games, excursions, environmental observations, experiments and other activities both on school grounds and in surrounding areas. The outdoor learning approach helps students develop knowledge, social skills, cooperation abilities, and stimulates self-directed investigation of their natural environment. Teachers observed students being more motivated and their competencies developing more easily compared to traditional classroom lessons.
Describe the concept of embedded librarianship, its advantages and its implementation in IIUM Library. This paper was presented in the International Conference of Libraries (iCOL2015) in Penang on 25-26 August 2015.
IFLA ARL Webinar Series: The call to action - Academic libraries responses to...IFLAAcademicandResea
IFLA ARL Webinar Series | Held online on November 02, 2022
The United Nations 2030 Agenda outlines a plan for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The primary goal of the Agenda, via the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is to transform the world. Since its launch in 2015, the 17 SDGs have become embedded in the research agendas of institutions of higher education. The academic library has become an eminent partner in supporting its institution achieve its SDGs ambition.
This presentation, Sustainability and Research Libraries - a story from Denmark, explores Gerald Beasley’s assertion that sustainable development needs to have a stronger place in academic librarianship, and the SDGs provide an excellent framework for librarians to think about their collections, services and spaces in those terms.
Presented by: Dr Najmeh Shaghaei, Head of Campus Library, University Library of Southern Denmark
The Institutional Repository Exploratory Committee (IREC) at Mott Community College researched the concept of institutional repositories and their potential benefits. IREC is comprised of faculty and staff from various departments. They attended demonstrations of repositories at other Michigan universities to learn about software options, policies, and lessons learned. IREC will make a recommendation to the college president in November on whether MCC should implement a repository to showcase faculty, staff and student work and make it accessible worldwide. Key considerations include costs, stakeholders, and potential collections.
This document summarizes a technology leadership symposium on mobile learning that was held in December 2010. It discusses the keynote speakers' vision of how mobile learning can transform education by meeting individual student needs. The symposium focused on using mobile devices like cell phones, iPads, and netbooks to create new lessons and learning experiences for students. As these tools are already used by students outside of school, mobile learning is advancing rapidly in classrooms through greater availability of wireless access and lower costs. The document provides resources for educators interested in implementing mobile learning.
Speakers: Claire McGuire, Aaron Redman, and Aaron Benavot
IFLA has partnered with the Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education (MECCE) Project to create an indicator of climate activities organized by libraries. The MECCE Project is working to increase the quantity and quality of climate communication and education (CCE) globally. The Project’s indicators, which are available on their global interactive data platform, support benchmarking, target setting, and progress in CCE provision by governments, civil society, and researchers. The library-specific climate communication and education global indicator provides a metric for understanding the roles libraries play in addressing the climate crisis. Join this webinar to find out more about MECCE Project, how you can participate in building indicators and how you can use this platform in your own libraries.
The document discusses a Living Lab project in Lapland, Finland called Elävä Lappi that aimed to foster innovation and regional development. The project involved universities, businesses, and local residents collaborating to develop tourism and shopping services. Workshops and social media were used to gather user feedback. Ideas were then designed and tested in real-world settings like a shopping mall and sports resort. The experiences provided valuable insights for stakeholders and helped ensure development efforts matched community needs. Living Labs proved an effective way to jointly create solutions through open innovation.
The Embedded Librarian: Using Technology in Service DeliveryPavlinka Kovatcheva
The document discusses embedded librarianship and provides examples from the University of Johannesburg Sciences Librarian. It defines embedded librarianship as librarians becoming integral parts of the units and groups they work with. The UJ Sciences Librarian discusses establishing partnerships within the Sciences Faculty and departments, providing instruction in classrooms and online, and using social media and mobile technologies to connect with students and faculty. The librarian provides practical tips and examples of activities like attending department events, collaborating on curriculum support, and maintaining a presence on the learning management system and social media.
IFLA ARL Webinar Series: Academic Library Services during Covid 19IFLAAcademicandResea
Slides used by speakers at the IFLA ARL Webinar, Academic Library Services during COVID-19, held on 22 July 2020. The Webinar features 10 speakers from around the world, who share their institutional and national experiences during this COVID 19 period.
This proposal seeks to strengthen community bonds and provide entertainment in an open space of a low-cost apartment complex. The site has unused open areas and a lack of activities. The proposal is to create a pavilion using recycled PVC pipes to provide seating for elders and a playground for children, bringing generations together. It will be an open, ventilated structure allowing socializing. Case studies informed the design of using recycled materials and linking separate areas. The pavilion aims to teach children respect and keep elders relevant through interaction.
Thank you for the insightful discussion. Libraries play an important role in communities, and good design is critical to meeting user needs. I'm afraid I don't have enough context about your local libraries to comment specifically. The most important thing is for libraries to continually assess how to best serve their communities through flexible, user-centered spaces and services.
Buildings and spaces: Are they relevant in the virtual environment?IFLA
This presentation covers library buildings, spaces and users in the current environment. It highlights how Singapore libraries have evolved and their approaches to library spaces. A case study of Singapore Management University Libraries is presented. Other libraries covered are National Library Board (Early Literacy Library), National University of Singapore (Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library), Nanyang Technological University, Temasek Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic.
This presentation is part of the Executive Library Management Programme (ELMP) course by the Library Association of Singapore in August 2014.
Libraries and library professionals in the new normalNabi Hasan
The PPT talks about the innovative library resources, services and products by the libraries and librarians during the pandemic from different parts of the India
The document describes an environmental education project called "EcoAttitude = Responsibility, Information, Action" carried out in Romania between 2010-2013. The project aimed to raise awareness of environment protection among children and encourage recycling. It involved workshops, discussions, and collecting recyclable waste from over 100,000 students across several regions. The project was implemented in four phases over the years, expanding its reach each time.
Reimagining the academic library as a learning destination (Learning Commons)CILIPScotland
This document summarizes the transformation of the Heriot-Watt University academic library since 2013 into a Learning Commons. It discusses how academic libraries have changed from places of silence to places that support collaborative and social learning. The library lacked space for the growing student population and needed to be redesigned according to modern pedagogical needs. In collaboration with a design firm, a vision and plan was created to reimagine the library spaces with new furniture, technology, and zones for various learning styles. The first phase of renovations created a new Learning Commons that has been successful in increasing student satisfaction and library usage.
Looking to improve your library’s sustainable environmental practices? In this opening address, CILIP President Kate Robinson explores the central role that librarians and information professionals play in helping their organisations and users work towards a more sustainable society. Kate shares highlights of CILIP’s sustainability initiatives including the new Green Libraries Partnership.
This document provides an overview of the EDINA Bibliographic Services. It discusses the various subject-specific bibliographic databases available through EDINA, including databases in agriculture, arts and humanities, social sciences, engineering, and general references. It outlines EDINA's strategy to contribute to the development of the Digital National Electronic Resource and enhance services for learning and teaching. Presentations provide more details on specific bibliographic databases and how they can be used to support learning and teaching. Contact information is provided at the end.
This document provides details about a proposed construction project at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. Specifically, it discusses plans to construct a café/library space within a 30m x 30m site. The proposed café/library, called "Cafebrary", would serve as both a dining area and study space for students. It would have shelves for books, tables for studying and eating, and a central bar area. Design plans include private dining spaces created using bookshelves as partitions. The café/library aims to provide students a relaxing space to read, study and socialize on campus.
The Library Garden as Sustainable Sensory Spaceldore1
TU Dublin Library Services has a holistic approach to our students’ needs. With that in mind we have begun to develop the library garden on our Tallaght campus for the use of both students and staff. This poster will show our progress so far and include what we want to achieve in the future. Sustainability is part of the University’s strategic intent and is to the fore in this project. With some success growing fruit and veg we hope to expand this going forward. In essence, we want to create a calming sensory space to be in, which will also be productive.
The next generation library: green librarySAKRAJIT PATRA
This document discusses the concept of a "green library," which aims to minimize negative environmental impacts through careful site selection, use of natural and sustainable materials, conservation of resources like water and energy, and recycling. It notes standards like LEED certification that can evaluate a library's sustainability. Benefits of green libraries include lower costs and maintenance needs, a healthier environment for users and staff, and playing a role in environmental conservation. Elements, challenges, and examples of green library buildings from around the world are provided. International organizations like IFLA and ALA support green library initiatives through awards, resources, and advocacy.
The document describes an environmental education project called "Learning in the Outdoor Environment" carried out by the Észak-Mátra Environmental Protection Association in Hungary. The project aims to use real-world materials and hands-on outdoor activities to make environmental lessons more engaging for students. Students participate in games, excursions, environmental observations, experiments and other activities both on school grounds and in surrounding areas. The outdoor learning approach helps students develop knowledge, social skills, cooperation abilities, and stimulates self-directed investigation of their natural environment. Teachers observed students being more motivated and their competencies developing more easily compared to traditional classroom lessons.
Describe the concept of embedded librarianship, its advantages and its implementation in IIUM Library. This paper was presented in the International Conference of Libraries (iCOL2015) in Penang on 25-26 August 2015.
IFLA ARL Webinar Series: The call to action - Academic libraries responses to...IFLAAcademicandResea
IFLA ARL Webinar Series | Held online on November 02, 2022
The United Nations 2030 Agenda outlines a plan for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. The primary goal of the Agenda, via the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is to transform the world. Since its launch in 2015, the 17 SDGs have become embedded in the research agendas of institutions of higher education. The academic library has become an eminent partner in supporting its institution achieve its SDGs ambition.
This presentation, Sustainability and Research Libraries - a story from Denmark, explores Gerald Beasley’s assertion that sustainable development needs to have a stronger place in academic librarianship, and the SDGs provide an excellent framework for librarians to think about their collections, services and spaces in those terms.
Presented by: Dr Najmeh Shaghaei, Head of Campus Library, University Library of Southern Denmark
The Institutional Repository Exploratory Committee (IREC) at Mott Community College researched the concept of institutional repositories and their potential benefits. IREC is comprised of faculty and staff from various departments. They attended demonstrations of repositories at other Michigan universities to learn about software options, policies, and lessons learned. IREC will make a recommendation to the college president in November on whether MCC should implement a repository to showcase faculty, staff and student work and make it accessible worldwide. Key considerations include costs, stakeholders, and potential collections.
This document summarizes a technology leadership symposium on mobile learning that was held in December 2010. It discusses the keynote speakers' vision of how mobile learning can transform education by meeting individual student needs. The symposium focused on using mobile devices like cell phones, iPads, and netbooks to create new lessons and learning experiences for students. As these tools are already used by students outside of school, mobile learning is advancing rapidly in classrooms through greater availability of wireless access and lower costs. The document provides resources for educators interested in implementing mobile learning.
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Speakers: Claire McGuire, Aaron Redman, and Aaron Benavot
IFLA has partnered with the Monitoring and Evaluating Climate Communication and Education (MECCE) Project to create an indicator of climate activities organized by libraries. The MECCE Project is working to increase the quantity and quality of climate communication and education (CCE) globally. The Project’s indicators, which are available on their global interactive data platform, support benchmarking, target setting, and progress in CCE provision by governments, civil society, and researchers. The library-specific climate communication and education global indicator provides a metric for understanding the roles libraries play in addressing the climate crisis. Join this webinar to find out more about MECCE Project, how you can participate in building indicators and how you can use this platform in your own libraries.
The document discusses the evolving roles of public buildings like libraries through an urban planning lens. It provides examples of contemporary libraries that serve as multifunctional social hubs and community anchors while respecting urban heritage and promoting sustainability. Specifically, it highlights libraries that establish urban centrality, foster knowledge sharing, and act as creativity nodes through innovative architectural designs that integrate green spaces and maximize access through sustainable transportation options.
Speaker: Dan Hackborn
Due to the global and interconnected nature of anthropogenic climate change, conceptualizing what meaningful climate action might look like within your own institution can often be overwhelming. In this workshop we will introduce a tool, the Mitigation-Adaptation-Community-Knowledge (MACK) conceptual model, for situating climate action within local library contexts. Alongside a guiding case study, we will illustrate how this model can be applied by library decision makers to clarify and analyse their institution’s unique capacities for climate action amidst their community’s specific needs.
The document summarizes the journey of the rural Sirna Public Library in Romania to become a green and empowered library through various projects and initiatives. Key points include:
- The librarian led efforts to make the single-staffed library more environmentally friendly through solar panels and green spaces.
- International cooperation projects helped the library learn best practices for sustainability and community engagement.
- Erasmus+ grants supported training exchanges and the establishment of a Green Council to organize activities that benefited over 1,000 people.
- The library's model demonstrates how smaller libraries can make an impact through partnerships, participation, and focusing on community needs.
The University of Southern Queensland Library uses reflective practice and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to understand their work and purpose. Staff write reflective stories describing how library services contribute to goals like health, education, and reducing inequality. A reflective model of "What, So What, Now What" is used. Stories highlight displays promoting well-being, orientation support increasing education access, open publishing reducing costs, and makerspace equipment expanding opportunities. Reflective practice helps library teams celebrate successes, identify challenges, and continually improve.
Listen to this recording of by IFLA's ENSULIB standing committee, to learn how libraries are working at the forefront of citizen science; the connection between NASA climate change science, citizen science observations, and mosquito-borne disease; how the international GLOBE Mission Mosquito citizen science campaign is providing a common language and approach for meeting the global challenge to ensure good health for all from mosquito-borne diseases; and examples of resources and partnerships that public, academic, and research libraries can leverage.
A webinar hosted by IFLA's ENSULIB group - Inner Development Goals: An exploration for the sake of life on Earth facilitated by Madeleine Charney. For more on ENSULIB https://www.ifla.org/units/environment-sustainability-and-libraries/
By Rosario Toril Moreno
Presented at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022, Dublin, Ireland.
Session 152, 28 July 2022:
"Climate Action in Libraries: Creating a More Sustainable Future by Engaging and Inspiring Youth"
Organizers:
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This document discusses how sustainability can be used as a tool for advocacy in libraries. It outlines how the UN's Sustainable Development Goals are implemented through a multi-level approach at the local, regional, national and global levels. Libraries contribute to sustainability through services like access to information and promoting literacy. The document argues that sustainability provides opportunities for libraries to advocate for themselves with local, regional and national politicians. It provides examples of how libraries in Germany engage in sustainability advocacy at different levels of government.
Martha Lerski
Assistant Professor, Leonard Lief Library, Lehman College
City University of New York
Bronx, NYC USA
Presented at the ENSULIB Satellite Meeting in Cork, Ireland, July 2022
By Loida Garcia-Febo,
International Library Consultant
IFLA MLAS Info Coordinator
ALA President 2018-2019
Presented at the ENSULIB Satellite Meeting in Cork, Ireland, July 2022
By René Tanner,
Head of Research Services
Olin Library, Rollins College
Winter Park, Florida, USA
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Helsinki City Library + 7 city libraries
By Harri Sahavirta,
chief librarian, Helsinki City Library
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Presented at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022, Dublin, Ireland.
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Presented at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022, Dublin, Ireland.
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Organizers:
Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) with Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
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Presented at IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2022, Dublin, Ireland.
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Organizers:
Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) with Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
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IFLA ENSULIB Webinar Series #12: Sustainability - Bringing Nature and Communities into the Libraries
1. IFLA/ENSULIB WEBINAR SERIES PRESENTS
Sustainability – Bringing Nature and
Communities into the Libraries
Brought to you by
ENSULIB, IFLA‘s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section
Thursday, 25 April, 2024
5pm SGT / 11 am CET
2. About the Webinar Series
Priscilla Pun
Secretary, ENSULIB Section of IFLA;
Head of Technical Process Unit, University of
Macau Library, Macao, China.
E-mail: nipun@um.edu.mo
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4. Session Introduction
Antonia Mocatta
Information Coordinator, ENSULIB Section of IFLA;
Director of Central Services, University of Sydney
Library, Sydney, Australia.
E-mail: antonia.mocatta@sydney.edu.au
5. Speaker
Li Sa Lim
Deputy Director of Planning & Development, National
Library Board Singapore,
E-mail: lim_li_sa@nlb.gov.sg
7. An invitation to partners and the
community to collaborate with
NLB in a journey of innovation
and experimentation to
Reimagine
Singapore’s libraries
and archives
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9. PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES
Fundamental Principles
• Sustainability. Inclusiveness. Technology Adoption
• These are the three new value directions that govern the entire design matrix:
• Biophilic Design – the design principles are generally organised into three categories: nature in the space,
nature of the space, and natural analogues.
• Inclusive Design – the design principles describe methodologies to create spaces and services that
understand and enable people of all backgrounds and abilities.
• To integrate advanced service design, with proactive technology adoption to benefit the different audiences.
• From Transactions to Experiences
• Amid evolving economic, social, and technological landscapes, our customers' behaviors and expectations will
continue to change.
• Discover. Learn. Read.
• It’s about connecting and sense-making (empowerment and one’s role in society).
• Every library should have a Core Identity
• What is the Hook?
WHAT IS THE FUNDAMENTAL PRODUCT THAT WE WANT OUR PATRON TO
EXPERIENCE?
10. DESIGNING EXPERIENCE
• As experiences have become more dynamic and
interconnected, it is crucial to consider patrons’ interactions with
NLB as part of a broader end-to-end journey, rather than in
isolation.
• By focusing on the customer journey, we can better understand
patrons’ needs and identify opportunities to enhance their
experiences through improved interactions at one service point
to another.
• Some of NLB’s channels:
NLB Website
NLB Mobile App Catalogue
Book borrowing stations
Physical library spaces
Reservation Lockers
Social Media
11. DESIGN PROCESS
• The design process is an iterative journey of
Research & Analysis, User Engagement, and
Experience & Service Conceptualization.
• By constantly updating ourselves with
pertinent data and user needs, this process
helps us design library experiences that are
not only dynamic but relevant to our patrons.
12. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
•Tapping onto existing pools of data can help
uncover a wealth of insights that provide
context and alternative perspectives.
•The research process is made up of the
following components:
•Community Analysis
•Environmental Scan
•Data Triangulation
13. USER ENGAGEMENT
• User engagement plays a quintessential role
throughout in our process of development.
• Effectively engaging users (staff and patrons) not only
ensures that the strategic decisions are made with the
user needs in mind but also encourages greater
collaboration and ownership of the space.
• Examples of User Engagement include:
•User Surveys
•Staff Brainstorming Sessions
•Back-of-House (BoH) Prototyping Activity
14. EXPERIENCE & SERVICE
CONCEPTUALIZATION
• Findings from the research and
engagement process come together to
continuously refine an experience that
will be attractive and meaningful to our
patrons.
• The eventual service concept serves
as a guiding direction for the ongoing
library development process; where
experiences, programmes and
offerings are designed and centred
around it.
15. (Re)Connect with Nature at Choa Chu Kang Public Library
Sought to create an interactive space that nurture learning, discovery and
sharing of Choa Chu Kang’s rich agriculture, biodiversity heritage and
sustainable living.
IFLA Green Library Award 2022
Inclusive Space for everyone at
Punggol Regional Library
NLB’s first inclusive public library,
serving Persons with Disabilities
(PwDs), aimed to address the limited
accessibility of public spaces for PwDs.
Enabling Mark (Platinum) 2023 Award
Universal Design Excellence Award
2023
All Things Singapore at Central Public Library
Derives identity from “central” branding & location, rather than immediate
community characteristics.
Children’s Biodiversity Library by S.E.A Aquarium
LIBRARIES’ THEMES AND SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS
16. BIOPHILIC DESIGN
• One of the fundamental principles in our design matrix is Biophilic Design. Thus, a deliberate choice is made to
integrate nature into the library spaces, blurring the line between the indoors and outdoors.
The first Indoor Garden in Singapore’s
Public Libraries, forms the core of the
space, with seating, shelving and
programming areas planned around the
Indoor Garden to create a seamless spatial
experience.
Indoor Garden at Choa Chu Kang Public Library
The Children Zone has placed a greater
focus on being fun, safe and family-centric,
with design elements referencing to the
farming heritage and community gardening
culture. The Story Circle is the designated
storytelling area designed to be an open
space and to cater for interactivity.
Children Zone and Story Circle Green Heart area at Central Public
Library
The Green Heart within the circulation path
creates a serene atmosphere amidst the
surrounding activities.
17. BIOPHILIC DESIGN
Adjacent to the new Children’s
Biodiversity Library, the Courtyard
will grow mangrove saplings to be
transplanted to Sentosa’s mangroves
with opportunities for children to take
part in this process.
Memories Corner at Central Public Library
The Memories Corner will come alive in the evening
where patrons can enjoy an immersive multimedia
showcase by award-winning artist Brian Gothong Tan,
titled The Library of Memory, screened on the 5,000 red
bricks retained from the old National Library at Stamford
Road.
• Two enclosed outdoor spaces at the Central Public Library were repurposed into usable spaces for
programming or simply for patrons to relax.
• These spaces are examples where we blurred the lines between the indoors and the outdoors.
The Programme Zone is just next to the
Community Garden of the Punggol One
Hub. Apart from being surrounded by the
serenity of the greenery, it allows the library
to extend the programming space into the
garden.
Courtyard at Central Public Library
Programme Zone at Punggol Regional Library
19. SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
To align with the Singapore Green Plan 2030, a national movement for
sustainable development, NLB has actively incorporated sustainable
materials for interior works and install energy efficiency products.
• Vinyl/Carpet Floor Tiles – made of bio-based or recycled content that
greatly reduces carbon footprint during manufacturing; ISO 140001
certified in Environmental Management System; or certified with
Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certificate.
• Paint Finishing - low volatile organic compound (VOC) painting, adhesive
and sealants.
• Partition wall and ceiling - Gypsum boards made of 100% recycled
content and SGBP certified.
• Furniture –
o Furniture Fabric – plant-based product for furniture fabrics and with
biodegradable packaging
o Upcycled or reused existing bookshelves, plastic chairs
• Highly efficient fittings (taps, sensor taps, flush valve)
• Variable Voltage Variable Frequency (VVVF) Lifts and Escalators –
draw less current and activate only if there are passengers
• High performance façade glass panels reduce heat transmission
• Highly efficient air-conditioning system and energy-saving LED lights
21. RECONNECT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
The Nature Walls act as visual guide, leading customers into the different spaces while maintaining visibility
between different spatial zones. It also displays curated imageries of flora and fauna extracted from an array of
natural history books, botanical prints and plantation photographs from the National Library’s extensive collection
and Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, Paris.
22. RECONNECT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Children’s Biodiversity Library by S.E.A. Aquarium at
Central Public Library
Coral Column Showcase of S.E.A.
Aquarium artefacts
Digital aquarium-
related content
The first marine biodiversity-themed learning space for children by S.E.A Aquarium at a public library in Singapore.
It includes features such as a floor-to-ceiling column with coral-like features, S.E.A. Aquarium’s collection of specimens
including shark jaws and coral skeletons, digital aquarium-related content, an outdoor mangrove showcase, and The
Submarine, a room for educational programmes.
23. RECONNECT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT
Submarine Room (Programming Space)
Outdoor mangrove showcase
Mangrove showcase in the children’s library outdoor space, where mangrove saplings will be grown until
they are ready to be transplanted to various locations in Singapore. The transplanting of the grown saplings
will be a programme that educates children on mangroves in Singapore.
24. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• The interior design of Central Public Library adopted the Singapore vernacular architecture design elements which
reflects the theme “Singapore Kaleidoscope”.
25. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• The stories of Singapore (past and present) are told through Singapore-themed murals. We commissioned adapted
artworks from local artists and collaborated with the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) to produce the artworks as
part of the students’ coursework.
Adapted In Our Time by Singaporean
illustrator Lee Xin Li
Flight of Fantasy and Court of No Worries by Singaporean artist Lee Kow
Fong (aka Ah Guo)
Murals by NAFA students
26. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• A digital exhibition telling Singapore
Stories. “Lepak Landscapes: Life and
Leisure in Singapore” is the first
edition exploring iconic leisure
scenes and their rich histories
through digital storybooks, artefact
displays, and interactive elements.
• Enriched by historical and literary
materials from the National Library
and National Archives of Singapore, it
offers a comprehensive and engaging
perspective on leisure in Singapore,
inviting visitors to explore and connect
with our vibrant culture.
Patrons can interact with the
content in various zones through a
personalised QR. There is a
personality quiz for patrons to
discover what kind of lepaker they
are (how they spend their free
time), and to take away a list of
recommended books based on
their lepak personality.
The Singapore Alcove blurs the
lines between the exhibition and
the Singapore collection, which
allows patrons to browse/borrow
the collection and see Singapore
through the eyes of literature at
the exhibition.
27. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• The Punggol Stories at Punggol Regional Library
comprises memories gathered from the National
Archives Singapore’s oral history collection, the
Singapore Memory Project (Punggol: Remembering the
Past, Inspiring the Future, courtesy of the Singapore
Institute of Technology (SIT)), and corporate and
individual contributors.
• The Punggol Stories also includes heritage items from
NLB’s collections, complemented by Singapore
Literature and Non-Fiction collection.
The Memories Corner at Central Public Library
features a multimedia showcase of the old National
Library stories, projected on the 5,000 red bricks
retained from the old National Library at Stamford
Road.
28. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• Libraries present hyperlocal history, heritage and culture through Community Walls.
• The Community Wall at Choa Chu Kang Public Library features both historical and modern-day sections with elements
unique to the Choa Chu Kang, from its agricultural heritage to a transformation to agrotechnology and new generation
farms today.
• The Heritage section features interactive heritage elements, captures the story across four different time periods of Choa
Chu Kang. The Community section allows customers to contribute their own memories, experiences, and thoughts on the
wall, with the aim of fostering kampung spirit.
• An Augmented Reality (AR) learning trail and AR books on wildlife and natural landscapes were developed in collaboration
with Nanyang Technological University Singapore and sponsored by CapitaLand Hope Foundation.
Community contribution (Community section)
Community Wall (Heritage section)
29. RECONNECT WITH OUR HERITAGE AND CULTURE
• The Community Wall at Punggol Regional Library is located near the entrance. The community wall features the
stories of Punggol and its communities through tactile and digital formats, highlighting interesting aspects and local
community projects. The Wall facing outward showed a supergraphic map of Punggol featuring the landmarks, services
and facilities of the neighbourhood.
• NLB collaborated with the Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES), the Singapore Birds Project,
and the Nature Photographic Society, Singapore (NPSS) to curate content about wildlife and natural landscapes in
Punggol.
30. INCLUSIVE DESIGN
• The Punggol Library, a five-storey building situated within a
community hub, was designed with inclusivity in mind. The
project team worked closely with the architect ensuring a
barrier-free journey from the hub to the library and creating
integrated library spaces for Persons with Disabilities
(PwDs) and the public.
• The design, guided by Universal Design Principles, enables
everyone to read, learn, and discover within the same
environment. For example, the Toy Library was designed to cater
for children and those with special needs, and the Family Lounge
is open for all.
• The Library aims to address the limited accessibility of public
spaces for PwDs and is the first public library in the network to
incorporate PwD-centric infrastructure, facilities, and services.
• The planning of space usage, furniture and fitouts, signage and
wayfinding, lighting, special rooms and corners, assistive aids,
and the use of technology to facilitate the borrowing of library
materials underwent extensive consultation with the PwDs, the
professionals and caregivers.
• The NLB is the first government agency in
Singapore to achieve SG Enable’s Enabling
Mark (Platinum) accreditation in 2023, with
PRL being the key differentiating factor.
• One Punggol (the hub where the library is
located) has won the Universal Design
Excellence Award 2023 by the Building and
Construction Authority (BCA) citing PRL’s
inclusive and universal design.
31. INCLUSIVE DESIGN
• In library space planning, it is crucial to create a welcoming experience for everyone. This begins at the entrance, where
there is ample space for individuals in wheelchairs and parents with strollers to navigate, as well as a service
touchpoint for the visually impaired.
• Given the need for additional space at Punggol Regional library, it is even more crucial to optimize the space planning.
• A minimum clear floor space for the
wheelchair to turn.
• At a dead-end corridor for the wheelchair
to turn 180 degrees and return in the
other direction.
Clear floor space and 1800mm (W)
between furnishings (BCA code
states no less than 900mm x
1200mm.
A ramp was designed to connect between level 1 and
level 2 where the children’s collections and services are
located to facilitate the movement of families with
strollers. It also facilitates the movement of wheelchair
users between the 2 floors.
32. INCLUSIVE DESIGN
• In addition to meeting the fundamental requirements, we provided Calm Pods and adult changing tables for
those with special needs.
• Special attention was given to the design of the space’s lighting and the volume of announcement system, as
intense light and sound could trigger individuals who are more sensitive.
A private and safe space for PwDs to calm
down if they are feeling overwhelmed.
Each calm pod is equipped with an
occupancy indicator system that guides
patrons to the nearest available pods.
Adult changing tables are provided
in the accessible toilets to meet the
needs of PwDs.
Family Lounge offers a space for families with
young children/PwDs to have quick meals or
snacks.
33. INCLUSIVE DESIGN
• Adapted a “borrow-n-go” model to allow wheelchair users to simply pass through a dedicated passageway with books
they wish to borrow. The borrowing station is also placed near the accessible collection area to facilitate borrowing.
• The catalogue and multimedia stations are equipped with assistive devices such as coloured keyboards with larger
keys, UX-friendly and height-adjustable interfaces for seniors, individuals with visual impairment or in wheelchairs.
Accessible Collection
Assistive Technology and Devices
Borrow-n-Go
34. RECONNECT WITH THE SOCIETY
• Students from the MINDS Fernvale Gardens School visit Punggol Regional Library weekly to help maintain the Toy
Library.
• Café operator (Artease) employs PwDs as full-time staff and provides internships.
• PwDs are recruited by our outsourced vendor to assist in the shelving of books.
• Punggol Regional Library has collaborated with ART:DIS to showcase and offer artworks created by PwDs for sale.
36. Q&A Session
Facilitators
Please type your questions in the Q&A chat box.
Antonia Mocatta
Director of Central Services,
University of Sydney Library.
Email: antonia.mocatta@sydney.edu.au
Priscilla Pun
Head of Technical Process
University of Macau Library
Email: nipun@um.edu.mo
Priscilla: Privacy notification, muting microphones, and how to ask questions.
Antonia: In today’s session, our esteemed presenter Li Sa Lim explores Singapore libraries’ approaches to sustainability in the planning and designing of library spaces and experiences; and how the three key principles: Sustainability, Inclusiveness and Technology bring about nature and social connectedness in the design of NLB’s three latest libraries (Choa Chu Kang Library, Punggol Library and Central Library) in Singapore’s public library network.
Li Sa is currently responsible for the planning and design of library spaces and experiences. In the last two years, she has been involved in the Punggol Regional Library (opened in 2023) and the Central Public Library (re-opened in 2024) projects. During her 30-year tenure at NLB, she has overseen diverse library portfolios including pioneering a “for teens, by teens” library space, developing the library service roadmap for teens, as well as managing public and school libraries’ operations. Her extensive administrative experience in manpower and resources management, as well as procurement, ensures the smooth operation of libraries. Li Sa obtained her Master of Science (Information Studies) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in 2000. Additionally, she served as the Honorary Secretary of the Library Association of Singapore from 2015 to 2017.