• Mr. Kiran Raikar

Climatic change is the cause of concern for all the nations globally that challenges the very existence of human life on earth. Therefore, there is an urgent need to spell out the strategic ways for sustainable development. Globally, there has been momentous rise in thinking among the public in general, about the significance of the protection and preservation of natural resources. All the sectors need to contribute equally to reduce the carbon footprints in their own ways. Green and sustainable practices are being implemented throughout society in every field and libraries are not exempt from these broader trends. Being and important component of community, libraries have to play a vital role as the partner in the journey of sustainable development. There has been a growing need for libraries to be an important partner of this green movement, which is not only limited to green buildings. It also includes alternative energy resources, conservation, green library services and practices, operations, and outreach activities that highlight the importance of environment and contribute to the promotion and raising of public awareness in relation to issues surrounding the preservation of the environment and sustainable development. Here comes the concept of Green libraries. This conceptual article talks about this emerging concept and attempts to provide an overview of green initiatives adopted by libraries to really go green and work in eco-friendly manner. The practical examples of green libraries in India and overseas throws light on the current scenario and shows how libraries are contributing to the sustainable development goals of the community. The paper concludes with the specified ways including the use of green material for the building and the maximum utilization of digital resources, solar power, e-books etc. that can be adopted by the various libraries in order to ensure sustainable development.

Green Libraries, Sustainable Development, Green Practices, Environment

"GREEN LIBRARIES : PARTNERING THE JOURNEY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.142-145, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCB06021.pdf

"GREEN LIBRARIES : PARTNERING THE JOURNEY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp142-145, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRCB06021.pdf