Role of Libraries in the Post Peak Oil Transition
Call for Submissions: Greening Libraries
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Greening Libraries, edited by Monika Antonelli and Mark McCullough and published by Library Juice Press, is a collection of essays, papers and articles on various aspects of the green library movement.
The editors are seeking articles from a variety of perspectives on a wide range of topics related to green practices, sustainability and the library profession. Greening Libraries will offer an overview of important aspects of the growing green library movement, including, but not limited to, green buildings, alternative energy resources, conservation, green library services and practices, operations, programming, and outreach.
Objective of Book
It is difficult to turn on the television or read a news story today without learning about how green and sustainable practices are being implemented throughout society. Libraries are not exempt from these broader trends. In some cases, libraries and librarians have been at the forefront of these efforts. This book seeks to provide library professionals with a collection of articles and papers that will serve as a portal to understanding a wide range of green and sustainable practices within libraries and the library profession.
Suggested Topics:
Green Libraries
Historical, current or future perspectives
Green Buildings
How to build a green library
LEED certification
Platinum and Gold LEED Libraries
Green renovations, LEED renovations
Green and sustainable landscaping
Alternative building materials and methods
Green roofs
The Chicago Standard
Operations
Healthy buildings
Staff and administration compliance and buy-in
Energy audits
Greenhouse gas emission inventories
Alternative energy resources (geothermal, wind, solar)
Energy conservation and reduction
Water consumption and usage
Going green and cost-effectiveness
Thinking green about waste (composting, vermiculture)
Recycling and reuse
Resource sharing
Green supplies (recycled paper, cleaners, pens, etc.)
Programming and Services
Compliance and buy-in
Public programming (peak oil, climate change, gardening, green living)
Public services
Community resource sharing
Tool libraries
Green transportation, car sharing, car pooling, bicycle promotion
Library community gardens
The library as a green community hub (CSA pick up, Freecycle, public transportation)
The Transition Town movement and Transition libraries
Fostering sustainable communities
How Green is our Profession?
Conferences
New technologies
Social networking
Education, curriculum and training
Leadership
Publishing
Resource bibliography
Target Audience:
Library workers, public librarians, academic librarians, school librarians, library administrators, school administrators, public officials, higher education administrators, teachers, faculty, library school students, as well as anyone interested in issues related to sustainability and green practices.
Submission Guidelines:
The editors welcome submissions from librarians and library staff members from all types of libraries (public, academic, school, etc.) as well as administrators and educators who are interested or have experience creating green and sustainable libraries. The editors are open to a variety of submissions including research articles, how-to articles, essays and interviews. Manuscript submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Deadline for Summaries: October 1, 2009
Submit a brief summary of your proposed article (250 words or less) to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu . Electronic submissions only please.
Deadline for Manuscripts: February 1, 2010
Submit one electronic copy to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu . Suggested length is 1,500 to 5,000 words. Submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Editors contact information:
Monika Antonelli
Reference/Instruction Librarian
Minnesota State University, Mankato
monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu
507-389-2507
Mark McCullough
Reference Services Coordinator
Minnesota State University, Mankato
mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu
507-389-5154
Greening Libraries, edited by Monika Antonelli and Mark McCullough and published by Library Juice Press, is a collection of essays, papers and articles on various aspects of the green library movement.
The editors are seeking articles from a variety of perspectives on a wide range of topics related to green practices, sustainability and the library profession. Greening Libraries will offer an overview of important aspects of the growing green library movement, including, but not limited to, green buildings, alternative energy resources, conservation, green library services and practices, operations, programming, and outreach.
Objective of Book
It is difficult to turn on the television or read a news story today without learning about how green and sustainable practices are being implemented throughout society. Libraries are not exempt from these broader trends. In some cases, libraries and librarians have been at the forefront of these efforts. This book seeks to provide library professionals with a collection of articles and papers that will serve as a portal to understanding a wide range of green and sustainable practices within libraries and the library profession.
Suggested Topics:
Green Libraries
Historical, current or future perspectives
Green Buildings
How to build a green library
LEED certification
Platinum and Gold LEED Libraries
Green renovations, LEED renovations
Green and sustainable landscaping
Alternative building materials and methods
Green roofs
The Chicago Standard
Operations
Healthy buildings
Staff and administration compliance and buy-in
Energy audits
Greenhouse gas emission inventories
Alternative energy resources (geothermal, wind, solar)
Energy conservation and reduction
Water consumption and usage
Going green and cost-effectiveness
Thinking green about waste (composting, vermiculture)
Recycling and reuse
Resource sharing
Green supplies (recycled paper, cleaners, pens, etc.)
Programming and Services
Compliance and buy-in
Public programming (peak oil, climate change, gardening, green living)
Public services
Community resource sharing
Tool libraries
Green transportation, car sharing, car pooling, bicycle promotion
Library community gardens
The library as a green community hub (CSA pick up, Freecycle, public transportation)
The Transition Town movement and Transition libraries
Fostering sustainable communities
How Green is our Profession?
Conferences
New technologies
Social networking
Education, curriculum and training
Leadership
Publishing
Resource bibliography
Target Audience:
Library workers, public librarians, academic librarians, school librarians, library administrators, school administrators, public officials, higher education administrators, teachers, faculty, library school students, as well as anyone interested in issues related to sustainability and green practices.
Submission Guidelines:
The editors welcome submissions from librarians and library staff members from all types of libraries (public, academic, school, etc.) as well as administrators and educators who are interested or have experience creating green and sustainable libraries. The editors are open to a variety of submissions including research articles, how-to articles, essays and interviews. Manuscript submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Deadline for Summaries: October 1, 2009
Submit a brief summary of your proposed article (250 words or less) to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu . Electronic submissions only please.
Deadline for Manuscripts: February 1, 2010
Submit one electronic copy to Monika Antonelli at monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu or Mark McCullough at mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu . Suggested length is 1,500 to 5,000 words. Submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Editors contact information:
Monika Antonelli
Reference/Instruction Librarian
Minnesota State University, Mankato
monika.antonelli@mnsu.edu
507-389-2507
Mark McCullough
Reference Services Coordinator
Minnesota State University, Mankato
mark.mccullough@mnsu.edu
507-389-5154
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