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Partnering With Campus Recreation For Wellness Programs In The Library, Sarah C. Hutton

ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference

No abstract provided.

Begin At The Beginning: The Importance Of A Written Philosophy In Shaping A New Library Initiative, Kimberly Burke Sweetman

ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference

No abstract provided.

Mind The Gap: Formalizing Vendor And Library Collaboration, Kathleen Berry, Rose Renyolds, Johanna Radding, Abby Baines, Ebsco

ACRL New England Chapter Annual Conference

No abstract provided.

Growing Our Vision Together: Forming A Sustainability Community Within The American Library Association, Beth Filar Williams, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith

University Libraries Publication Series

As long-standing keepers of democracy and information stewardship, library professionals are a natural fit for advocating and promoting sustainability within their communities. From seed libraries to Occupy Wall Street libraries, their view of sustainability extends beyond environmental concerns to include community activism, economic development, and social equity. Empowering people, facilitating dialogue, and providing resources for a more resilient future are at the center of librarians’ vital and changing roles. These visionary professionals have powered libraries’ work as outspoken advocates with well-founded initiatives. For a long time, however, there was no cohesive sustainability-focused venue for sharing best practices, collaborating, and contributing …

Seven-Part Sustainability Action Plan For My Library, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Librarians may use this template as a "jumping off point" for initiating or advancing sustainability at their own library and within the library profession. Created for academic librarians but adaptable for other library types as well. From "The Sustainability Movement on Campus: Forming a Library Action Plan for Engagement." Library Juice Academy course. 2013.

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

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 …

Registration Form - Libraries For Sustainability #4, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith, Beth Filar Williams

Madeleine K. Charney

Registration form for " Exploring More Sustainability Practices in Libraries "- part four of a four-part webinar series, “Libraries for Sustainability.”

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.

Registration Form - Libraries For Sustainability #3, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith, Beth Filar Williams

Madeleine K. Charney

Registration form for " Engagement in Professional Library Organizations "- part three of a four-part webinar series, “Libraries for Sustainability.”

Registration Form - Libraries For Sustainability, Webinar #2, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith University Of Florida, Beth Filar Williams Oregon State University

Madeleine K. Charney

Registration form for " Exploring Sustainability Practices in Libraries "- part two of a four-part webinar series, “Libraries for Sustainability.”

Registration Form - Libraries For Sustainability #1, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith, Beth Filar Williams

Madeleine K. Charney

Registration form for "Call to Action and Collaboration"- part one of a four-part webinar series, “Libraries for Sustainability.”

Libraries For Sustainability - Networking Event At Aashe 2011, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie J. Smith

Madeleine K. Charney

"Libraries for Sustainability" was a networking event held at the AASHE conference on 10/11/2011. Participants mostly included sustainability officers with a handful of librarians. A lively and productive discussion yielded ten ideas for connecting campus libraries as partners in the sustainability movement.

Getting Closer: The Librarian, The Curriculum And The Office Of Sustainability, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

As teachers of critical thinking and sound reasoning, academic librarians play a vital role in supporting sustainability across the curriculum. Seasoned consolidators and distributors of information, librarians also bring a unique voice to sustainability councils and committees. The forging of partnerships between the Library and the Office of Sustainability holds great potential for strengthening the surge of sustainability in higher education. This presentation centers on survey and interview responses from librarians who are instrumental in shaping sustainability on their campuses. Article here: http://works.bepress.com/charney_madeleine/69/

Review Of Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia On Cd-Rom, Paula E. Hyman

University Libraries Publication Series

Book review (CD-ROM format) of a work that attempts to cover "the whole Jewish world and all of Jewish culture from the Hebrew Bible to the present." Also available online: http://jwa.org/

Review Of Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia On Cd-Rom, Paula E. Hyman

Madeleine K. Charney

Book review (CD-ROM format) of a work that attempts to cover "the whole Jewish world and all of Jewish culture from the Hebrew Bible to the present." Also available online: http://jwa.org/

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.

Hidden Jewel Of Information Uncovered, Madeleine K. Charney

University Libraries Publication Series

Describes the library at the New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI), located at 275 Jackson Street in Belchertown, MA.