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The Library And You: Sharing Our Vision, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith
The Library And You: Sharing Our Vision, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith
Madeleine K. Charney
Networking session to illuminate academic library resources and services which support campus sustainability goals and enrich student learning. Ideas were exchanged about collaborating with campus libraries to co-create resources, co-host events and exhibits, guide collection development and make use of institutional repositories.
Embedded: A Sustainability Studies Librarian Finds A New Home, Madeleine K. Charney, Katie Campbell Nelson
Embedded: A Sustainability Studies Librarian Finds A New Home, Madeleine K. Charney, Katie Campbell Nelson
Madeleine K. Charney
“Sustainable Living” is a 4-credit General Education course taught through the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst. Overall, the course directs students to reflect on their values and behaviors related to economic viability, social justice and environmental responsibility. This year, an Information Literacy (IL) component was added -- a weekly online assignment and discussion called “Beyond Google.” Learn how this embedded librarian model increased understanding of course content, provided a forum for articulating values and ideas, and developed IL skills to empower students as sustainability leaders and advocates. Discussion will include brainstorming ideas for how this model might be …
A Sustainability Librarian's Manifesto: Your "Take Action" Checklist, Madeleine K. Charney
A Sustainability Librarian's Manifesto: Your "Take Action" Checklist, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Use this checklist to reflect on your institution's involvement in the sustainability movement. What else can you do to bring the voice and resources of the Library to the table? Includes resources for librarians to support this process (e.g listserv, webinars, reading material).
A Sustainability Librarian's Manifesto: Your "Take Action" Checklist by Madeleine Charney is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.
Notable Edibles: Sound Bites, Madeleine K. Charney
Notable Edibles: Sound Bites, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Written by Rebecca Touger, this article describes the radio show "Farm to Fork: The Pioneer Valley's Local Food and Agriculture" which airs every other Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm EST on WXOJ-LP, 103.3fm, Valley Free Radio. Hosted by: Madeleine Charney, Kelly Coleman, Leslie Cox and Don Persons. Listen via live audiostream: www.valleyfreeradio.org
Community Saves Farm From Jaws Of Development —Feeds Self Instead, Madeleine K. Charney
Community Saves Farm From Jaws Of Development —Feeds Self Instead, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Amherst, Massachusetts community members join forces to form a non-profit landtrust and launch the North Amherst Community Farm.
Land Of Opportunity: Immigrant Farmers Put Down Roots In Holyoke, Massachusetts, Madeleine K. Charney
Land Of Opportunity: Immigrant Farmers Put Down Roots In Holyoke, Massachusetts, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Author is Madeleine Charney. Correction published in following issue.
Valley Free Radio Program Takes Things ‘Farm To Fork’, Madeleine K. Charney
Valley Free Radio Program Takes Things ‘Farm To Fork’, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Written by Amanda Cather, this article describes the radio show "Farm to Fork: The Pioneer Valley's Local Food and Agriculture" which airs every other Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm EST on WXOJ-LP, 103.3fm, Valley Free Radio. Hosted by: Madeleine Charney, Kelly Coleman, Leslie Cox and Don Persons. Listen via live audiostream: www.valleyfreeradio.org
Hidden Jewel Of Information Uncovered, Madeleine K. Charney
Hidden Jewel Of Information Uncovered, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Describes the library at the New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI), located at 275 Jackson Street in Belchertown, MA.
Permaculture At Umass-Amherst: Garden Share Project, Madeleine K. Charney
Permaculture At Umass-Amherst: Garden Share Project, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Student-run project at UMass-Amherst which highlights the value of growing and eating local and organic foods.
Northampton Community Garden: Paradise It Is, Madeleine K. Charney
Northampton Community Garden: Paradise It Is, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
Logistics and philosophy behind this well-run community site.
At Home With Death, Madeleine K. Charney
At Home With Death, Madeleine K. Charney
Madeleine K. Charney
From website to gravesite, a budding landscape designer learns firsthand about the ties between technology, community, and the land.