*Call for Submissions: Greening Libraries*
*CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS *
*Greening Libraries*, edited by Monika Antonelli and Mark McCullough and
published by Library Juice Press, is a collection of essays, papers and
articles on various aspects of the green library movement.
The editors are seeking articles from a variety of perspectives on a wide
range of topics related to green practices, sustainability and the library
profession. *Greening Libraries* will offer an overview of important
aspects of the growing green library movement, including, but not limited
to, green buildings, alternative energy resources, conservation, green
library services and practices, operations, programming, and outreach.
*Objective of Book*
It is difficult to turn on the television or read a news story today without
learning about how green and sustainable practices are being implemented
throughout society. Libraries are not exempt from these broader trends. In
some cases, libraries and librarians have been at the forefront of these
efforts. This book seeks to provide library professionals with a collection
of articles and papers that will serve as a portal to understanding a wide
range of green and sustainable practices within libraries and the library
profession.
*Suggested Topics:*
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** Green Libraries
Historical, current or future perspectives
Green Buildings
How to build a green library
LEED certification
Platinum and Gold LEED Libraries
Green renovations, LEED renovations
Green and sustainable landscaping
Alternative building materials and methods
Green roofs
The Chicago Standard
Operations
Healthy buildings
Staff and administration compliance and buy-in
Energy audits
Greenhouse gas emission inventories
Alternative energy resources (geothermal, wind, solar)
Energy conservation and reduction
Water consumption and usage
Going green and cost-effectiveness
Thinking green about waste (composting, vermiculture)
Recycling and reuse
Resource sharing
Green supplies (recycled paper, cleaners, pens, etc.)
Programming and Services
Compliance and buy-in
Public programming (peak oil, climate change, gardening, green
living)
Public services
Community resource sharing
Tool libraries
Green transportation, car sharing, car pooling, bicycle
promotion
Library community gardens
The library as a green community hub (CSA pick up, Freecycle,
public transportation)
The Transition Town movement and Transition libraries
Fostering sustainable communities
How Green is our Profession?
Conferences
New technologies
Social networking
Education, curriculum and training
Leadership
Publishing
Resource bibliography
*Target Audience:*
Library workers, public librarians, academic librarians, school librarians,
library administrators, school administrators, public officials, higher
education administrators, teachers, faculty, library school students, as
well as anyone interested in issues related to sustainability and green
practices.
*Submission Guidelines:*
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The editors welcome submissions from librarians and library staff members
from all types of libraries (public, academic, school, etc.) as well as
administrators and educators who are interested or have experience creating
green and sustainable libraries. The editors are open to a variety of
submissions including research articles, how-to articles, essays and
interviews. Manuscript submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of
Style.
*Deadline for Summaries: October 1, 2009*
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Submit a brief summary of your proposed article (250 words or less) to
Monika Antonelli at
monika.antone...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>or
Mark McCullough at
mark.mccullo...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>.
Electronic submissions only please.
*Deadline for Manuscripts: February 1, 2010*
Submit one electronic copy to Monika Antonelli at
monika.antone...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>or
Mark McCullough at
mark.mccullo...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>.Suggested
length is 1,500 to 5,000 words.
Submissions should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style.
Editors contact information:
*Monika Antonelli*
*Reference/Instruction Librarian*
*Minnesota State University, Mankato*
*monika.antone...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>
*
*507-389-2507*
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*Mark McCullough*
*Reference Services Coordinator*
*Minnesota State University, Mankato*
*mark.mccullo...@mnsu.edu<https://mavmail.mnsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=47cd24f6cec845f1901ead063e3...>
*
*507-389-5154***
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