• Dr. Kanak Jayeshbhai Kasundra

Green design has emerged as a defining trend for 21st-century libraries, giving rise to the Green Library Movement, which involves librarians, libraries, educational institutions, and communities committed to reducing environmental degradation. The concept of green libraries focuses on sustainable building design, eco-friendly operations, efficient use of resources, and environmental education. This movement recognizes libraries as important institutions that can model sustainable practices and promote environmental awareness. The paper highlights the conditions and features of green libraries, the role of librarians, and green library initiatives in India. It emphasizes that environmental challenges such as energy depletion and climate change are reshaping the types of information resources, services, and programs libraries offer to their communities. In India, the green library trend is expanding across the country, with increasing adoption in academic, public, and special libraries.

Green Library, Sustainable library

"GREEN LIBRARY: A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no.a459-a464, January-2026, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601056.pdf

"GREEN LIBRARY: A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE FUTURE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.13, Issue 1, page no. ppa459-a464, January-2026, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2601056.pdf