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The Awareness And Understanding Of Sustainability By The Academic Library Administrators: A Micro Level Investigation In Kolkata, India, Ashes Datta, Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
The Awareness And Understanding Of Sustainability By The Academic Library Administrators: A Micro Level Investigation In Kolkata, India, Ashes Datta, Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The study tried to investigate the awareness and understanding of sustainability by the academic library administrators in Kolkata, India. For that, the study followed descriptive research design using survey method. A study population of sixteen library administrators across five universities of Kolkata participated in this study. A structured questionnaire was designed as a survey instrument consisting of mainly five sections; viz. 1. Awareness on overall Sustainability and its library related issues. 2. Information sources available on Sustainability and its library related issues. 3. Perception on ideal activities of a Sustainable Library. 4. Perceptions on potential impediments for transforming into a …
Environmental Sustainability In Libraries Through Green Practices/Services, Priti Singh (Junior Research Fellow), Rajani Mishra (Associate Professor)
Environmental Sustainability In Libraries Through Green Practices/Services, Priti Singh (Junior Research Fellow), Rajani Mishra (Associate Professor)
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This paper is an attempt to discuss the role of green practices/services which are incorporated within libraries towards environmentally sustainable. With continuous use and easy availability of new technologies like computer printers, faxes, and photocopiers etc. it is very important to protect the environment. Since, all these machines have an impact using paper, ink, and electricity on the environment. This paper begins with an explanation of sustainability, environmental sustainability, green printing, and copying etc. Further, demonstrates the various sustainable strategies for the libraries. And also highlights the strategies for overcoming the impact of paper use, ink use and electricity. This …