While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. A few jurisdictions are mandating LEED certified buildings and carbon-neutral practices, while others do not yet have these concepts on their radars.

This resource will provide novice to intermediate ecological sophisticates with tools to evaluate the greenness of their existing or planned facilities and operations.

Mulford, Sam McBane and Ned A. Himmel. How Green is My Library? Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2009. 122 pp.

2009/softbound
9781591587804 $40.