‘Green Libraries Initiatives at International Level and

Prospects in India.’

Ms. Pranali GedamLibrarian,

Veer Wajekar ASC College, Phunde, Uran, Dist- Raigad, Navi Mumbai

INTRODUCTION

Green design is an emerging trend, defining the library of the 21st century. Many view the library as having a unique role in the green building movement due to its altruistic mission, public and pedagogical nature, and the fact that new libraries are usually high profile, community driven projects.

Figure No. 1

THE CONCEPT OF “GREEN LIBRARIES”

The “Green libraries” are playing a unique role in the green building movement due to its altruistic mission, public and pedagogical nature known as Sustainable Libraries. Such libraries are building all over the world bringing these projects into the main stream.

Figure No. 2 National Library, Singapore (Source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_library accessed on 2/5/2009)

PLANET GREEN

It is the duty of every person to take the simple step for making the planet Green, to reduce the use of water and energy by designing the Green Libraries. In addition to control the pollution and to work for the betterment of mankind

Figure No. 3 (Source: planetgreen.discovery.com/.../build-a-green-library-the-omni.htm

Last Accessed on 24/06/2009)

GREEN DESIGN & BUILDING

Green design is a foundationof Green Library. Greenarticuture makes the libraryGreen.

1. Site location2. Water conservation3. Energy efficiency4. Materials5. Indoor air quality

The main objective of building the Green Libraries are

• Global surface temperature is probably rising.• To control the polution, global warming.• To play a important role in becoming the planet

green.• To work for the betterment of mankind.• It is great for the image of the library.• To increase the awareness on the environmental

issue.

Figure No. 4

Figure No. 5 Both Picture from following site(Source: http://greenhome.org/building/pros/how_b.html

Last Accessed on 22/06/09)

1. SITE LOCATION

The picture describedbefore building canstart, a site must be chosen. SiteLocation must beEcologically Friendly.

Figure No. 6 (Source:

thegreenlibraryblog.blogspot.com (Last Accessed on 2/5/2009)

2. WATER RESOURCES

Water resources makethe atmosphere cool ofthe library.

1. To capture rainwater runoff to be used in irrigation. 2. A storm water management system that incorporates native plants and grasses.

Figure No. 7Source: thegreenlibraryblog.blogspot.com

Accessed on 03/06/2009

3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The pictures explainedwhen a room is emptyturn the lights off andshut down the PC. TheMost important thing isthat reduce the use ofEnergy Efficiency.

Figure No. 8 Birkbeck Public Library (Source: www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/about/greenlibrary

Accessed on 23/06/2009)

4. MATERIALS

The pictures discuss withusing quickly renewablematerials such as bamboo inplace of wood wheneverpossible (as a material) usingQuickly renewable materialsin the Green Libraries Figure No.9 www.ideastore.co.uk/.../libraries_your_local_idea_store_

library_bethnal_green_library view&id=242&Itemid=157 Accessed on 15/06/2009)

Figure No. 10 (Source: culture.tw/index.php?option=com_content&task=)

5. INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The picture shows about the simplest form, a window opened to cool an overheated room.

Figure No.11 (Source: www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/about/greenlibrary Accessed on 23/06/2009)

VEGETATED GREEN ROOF

The pictures provided theinformation on Features solarheating, a vegetated green roofand convection cooling. Thereare different type’s vegetedroofs. Figure No. 12

Source:http://www.greenroofs.org/boston/index.php?page=)

Figure No.13 Aerial shot of Cardiff's new central library

showing its Sedum grass roof

NATURAL DAYLIGHT

Figure No. 14 (Source: birmingham.gov.uk/GenerateContent?...&CONTENT_ITEM_TYPE=6&MENU_ID=260Last Accessed on 15/06/2009)

The picture explains theNatural Day Light fall in the library thatConserve the energy.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABILITY

The picture shows that all the atmosphere is full of greenery and environmentally sustainability.

Figure No. 15 (Source: dallaslibrary.org/forest.htm Last Accessed on 15/06/2009)

RECYCLING MATERIALS

This is recycling bins used for glass bottles, plastic bottles, cans, batteries, paper and plastic for unwanted materials.

Figure No. 16

(Source: www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/about/greenlibrary

Accessed on 23/06/2009)

RECYCLE ALL PAPER

It is recycle all paper (whiteand colored), magazines, newspapers and envelopesin the small blue bins in the Library. There are alsoSeveral large bluerecycling bins for bottles (plastic and glass) throughout the Library.

Figure No. 17 (Source: www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/about/greenlibrary Accessed on 23/06/2009)

• Reduce the use of Water Resources

• Ensure that drips from taps or showers are stopped.

Figure No. 18 (Source: www.bbk.ac.uk/lib/about/greenlibrary

Accessed on 23/06/2009)

REDUCE THE USE OF WATER

ENVIRONMENT GREEN

The picture discuss that making the green environment around the library.

Figure No. 19 (Source: thegreenlibraryblog.blogspot.com

Last Accessed on 16/06/09)

SUSTAINABLE LIBRARIES

As Designing of Sustainable Libraries,Consider the three things-

1. Economy, 2. Ecology 3. Equity

Figure No. 20 (Source:prairielibrarian.wordpress.com/green-libraries/

(Last Accessed on 15/06/2009)

Figure No. 21 (Sourcehttp://connect.ala.org/node/7171)

(Source: www.sla.org/content/SLA/pressroom/pressrelease/08pr/pr2801.cfm)

ALA (American Library Association) and SLA (Special Library Association) are such leading organizations

working for environmental sustainability

GOING GREEN

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

LEED is a rating system for Green Libraries categorized is developed by United StatesGreen Building Council(USGBC). Their point basedrating has a total of 69 Pointspossible, and buildings can becategorized as certified (26points). Figure No. 22

(Source: http://www.green.ca.gov/GreenBuildings/leed.htm Accessed on 25/06/2009)

GREEN LIBRARIES INITIATIVES AT NATIONAL

AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

The picture shows manyLibraries in the world are

Going Green.

Figure No. 23(Source: library20.ning.com/photo/dnl-tech-assistant-go-green?... Last Accessed on 20/06/09)

GREEN LIBRARIES INITIATIVES AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

It seems that the Green Libraries are building mostly at International level as America , Canada , Atlanta, England etc.

Figure No. 24 Santa Monica Public Library

Green Libraries Initiatives at International Level

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries Project Started

Country Belong

LEEDCertification

Projects Ongoing

1 Ballard Branch Seattle Public Library Seattle WA

Top Ten Green

Projects for the 2006

America(Washing

ton)

Green Roof, Seven skylights , restrooms feature waterless urinals, Recycled carpet, glass, and ceiling tiles were used

2 Blair Library Fayetteville Public Library Fayetteville, AR.

Estd. Oct. 2004 & completed

in 2006

America LEED Silver NC

Rainwater for irrigation, a white membrane roof, cork flooring, recycled content furnishings, waterless urinals low VOC finishes and fabrics etc

3 Bozeman Public Library Bozeman MT.

America LEED Silver

Natural daylighting, green materials, photovoltaic system, waterless urinals, landscaping requiring low irrigation

4 Broward Community College/South regional Library Pembroke Pines, F

Opened February 1,

2007

America Leedcertified

Bookshelves and furnishings made from sustainably harvested wood, carpet made

5 Budlong Woods Branch Chicago Public LibraryChicago, IL.

America Received LEED

Photovotaic system wall and roof insulation, lighting controls, and windows

6 Central Library Seattle Public Library Seattle, WA.

America LEED Silver

Uses automatic lighting, Construction waste was recycled, Planting trees, Rainwater

7 Candler Library Emory University. Atlanta, GA.

America LEED Silver

60% recycled materials and 43% of raw building materials low flow water etc.

8 Eden Prairie Library Eden Prairie, MN

America To use a natural gas fuel cell , the reuse of an existing building

9 Jay Johnson Public Library Quinter, KS.

America A wheat board front desk and office fixtures, A 3kw photovoltaic system , Windows

10 Lake View Terrace Library Lake View Terrace, CA.

Started 2004 America Platinum

LEED

landfills to local recycling facilities.

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries Project Started

Country Belong

LEEDCertificati

on

Projects Ongoing

11 Malletts Creek Branch, Ann Arbor District Library Ann Arbor, MI.

Stated 2004 America Features solar heating, a vegetated green roof and convection cooling.

12 Minneapolis Central Library Minneapolis, MN

America Features energy-efficient design, , and a storm water management system

13 North Adams Public Library North Adams, MA.

Started 2007 America Two geothermal wells for heating a cooling.

14 Oaklyn Branch Library Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Evansville, IN

Started 2003 America 1. Green roof.2. The soil from the hill, and the runoff water from the roof drain into a rain garden.

15 Ossining Public Library Ossining, NY.

America Pursuing LEED

1.Uses geothermal energy, Sunlight used 2.Used native plants in landscaping that are drought and pest-resistant.

16 Pittsfield Branch Ann Arbor District Library Ann Arbor, MI.

America Recycled material in the roof, walls, window frames, carpet, and insulation.

17 Portsmouth Public Library Portsmouth, NH.

Started 2007 America Heating, cooling and ventilation system Natural lighting features to save electricity. recycled content and low emitting fumes

18 Rosemary Garfoot Public Library Cross Plains, WI.

Opened in 2006

America LEED Silver

Natural daylight, recycled materials.

19 Seattle Central Library Opened in May 2004

Washington

Rainwater runoff, used to irrigate the landscape. triple glazed glass

20 National Library, Singapore Opened in July 2005

Singapore

Light shelves, to dim or brighten the lights, and raise and lower the shades

21 Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

2005 America LEED Silver

Concrete, wood, drywall, metal, and paper were all sorted onsite and recycled locally.

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries Project Started

Country Belong

LEEDCertificati

on

Projects Ongoing

22 Santa Monica Public Library Santa Monica, CA.

America LEED Gold2006

Underground parking, solar electric panels, and a storm water management system , building materials recycled content,

23 Utah Valley State College Library Orem, UT

Opened July 2008

America high-performance glass; motion sensors and panels that block light in the summer

24 West Valley Branch Library San José Public Library System. San José, CA

America ReceivedLEED

By using a drought-tolerant landscape, recycled products, such as soda bottles. It also uses natural day lighting

25 The Oldham County Public Main Library LaGrange, Ky.

Started 2008 America LEED silver

Green elements, a storm management and rainwater system for toilets and irrigation,

26 Ritter Public Library Vermilion, Ohio

Expect toCompleted

in 2010

America Gold LEED

low-emitting and recycled-content materials, Rainwater management systems include a green roof, a bioswale, open-grid pavement

27 Canmore Public Library Canmore, Alberta

Moved to 1996

Canada "HUB of Sustainability," , coal-fired electricity

28 Crowfoot Branch Calgary Public Library Calgary, Alberta

Canada Natural and daylight harvesting, exterior sunshades, and a white 'Energy Star' compliant roof to, To reduce the use of water

29 City of North Vancouver Public Library

Canada Striving for LEED

Gold

Sunshades span, 3 sets of solar hot water panels installed on the roof of the monitor,

30 Collingwood Public Library (Ontario)

Canada Striving for LEED

Silver

Environmentally friendlyDesign, LEED Silver Certification, Natural light, Green roof 33-38 Silver points

31 Coquitlam Public Library Poirior Branch (British Columbia)

Canada Following LEED

environmental sustainability, such as water and waste-water systems, public transit and environmental energy improvements.

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries Project Started

Country

Belong

LEEDCertifica

tion

Projects Ongoing

32 Edmonton Public Library Lois Hole Branch (Alberta)

Canada LEED Gold

A storm water retention pond, 50% roof is sloped, Allowing the light to penetrate deeper

33 Langara College Library (British Columbia)

Canada Striving for LEED

Gold

Significant energy savings was derived from tempering supply air by using an earth-tempered system combined with an earth-source energy heat-pump.

34 Regent College Library (British Columbia)

March 6, 2007

Canada Striving for LEED

Gold

1.This project took the Net-Zero design approach originally intending to use solar panels to produce hot water

35 Selkirk-St. Andrews-St. Clements regional library (Manitoba)

2006 Canada funding approval

to establish a LEED-certified library

Eligible projects include construction /improvements to recreation and wellness facilities such as libraries, recreation centres, community halls, parks, arenas and pools.

36 Semiahmoo Library and RCMP Facility

Canada LEED Silver

Comfortable seating for relaxing and reading

37 University of Toronto Hazel McCallion Academic Learning Centre (HMALC) (Ontario) -

January 2005

Registered to LEED

Canada Seeking Silver LEED

The HMALC was actually designed by our architects, Shore Tilbe Irwin & Partners, using the USGBC (US Green Building Council) LEED requirements

38 Vancouver Public Library Green Roof Monitoring Project (British Columbia)

1995 Canada Striving for

LEED Gold

Green Roof and vegetation

39 Waterloo Public Library (Ontario)

Canada Striving for LEED

Silver

Strong commitment to sustainability and environmental best practices

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries

Project Started

Country Belong

LEEDCertifica

tion

Projects Ongoing

40 Emory University Atalanta LEEDCertified

1. built the Chandler Library, it used 60 percent recycled building materials

41 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Hayden Library

Cambridge

relies on rooftop solar panels to generate 15,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually

42 Ann Arbor District Library

Environmental sustainable library the help of recycling and greening.

43 Birkbeck Library England remove up to 87% of indoor pollution with the help of recycling and greening , cotton bags, turning off the computers

44 Marston Green Library

2005 England Have a IT Lab

45 Bethnal Green Library

2008 England Wide range of fiction and non-fiction books Small reference and information collection

46 Morgan Green Library

Sustainable electronic services such as Electronic Reserve and Local Document Delivery.

47 Taipei's green libraries

2006 Japan LEED The aim of Green Library to minimize harm to the environment through the use of recycled or renewable materials,

48 Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

2006 silver level

Green libraries aim to use of recycled or renewable materials

49 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

2004 silver LEED

sustainable techniques and guiding principles thereby earning silver LEED-

The above table shows that there are number of Green Libraries initiatives at International level, especially America and Canada are leading countries. Apart from these, other should have participated in the environmental movement. This is need to aware among the countries

PROSPECTS FOR GREEN LIBRARIES IN INDIA

The awareness among libraries in India about the Green Libraries are least. Hence, there is a need of building the Green Libraries more and more. A very few Green Libraries in India are going Green.

Figure No. 25 Green Library is Being Built in Himalayaswww.bizaims.com/.../green+library+being+built+himalayas

Sr. No.

Name of the Libraries

Project

Started

Country Belong

LEEDCertification

Projects Ongoing

1 Perma Karpo Library, located in Ladahk in Indian Himalayas.

Finish in

2010

India Ventilated Trombe Walls, wool insulation, a roof made of mud and timber paneling.

2 National Library of India

India (Situtated Kolkata

Trees whisper, the road gets strewn with green and yellow leaves.

Prospects for Green Libraries in India

The table shows about the least number of Green libraries initiatives in India need much more awareness in common people.

GREEN LIBRARIAN

1. Ecolibrarian handles the budgets in supporting the institutions 2. Good humor 3. The three most important Economy, Ecology and equity things for making health and prosperous sustainable libraries

Figure No. 26(Source: http://ecolibrarian.org/ Last Accessed on 06/06/09)

OFFERING GREEN LIBRARY SERVICES WITH THE EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

• Internet Services, • OPAC Services, • Information Services• Databases services • Circulation Services.

Figure No. 27(Source: http://www.designinglibraries.org.uk/uploaded/forweb/ 43f069d485989.jpg Last Accessed on 10/06/09)

CONCLUSION

The fact that humans are having a negative impact on the environment is no longer seriously questioned. This is our responsibility to do plantation for gobal climate change. Libraries are an investment in the future of our society. Libraries have a responsibility to not contribute to the destruction of the environment, to educate the people regarding our current situation, and empower them to make a difference. Libraries are discovering that their green building gives them a great opportunity to educate the citizenry. As libraries continue to take a more progressive stance on improving the human condition, sustainability will have to be a central theme. The developed countries like America proceeds such Green library projects and in other countries also take part in it. There are very lack of awareness in India and a very few projects are initiated in India.