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Creating the Sustainable Public Library: The Triple Bottom Line Approach

Creating the Sustainable Public Library: The Triple Bottom Line Approach


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Transform any public library into a truly sustainable organization—not just environmentally sustainable, but economically and socially sustainable as well—by following the directions and practices described in this book. Sustainability in the context of ensuring the long-term success of a public library involves more than green initiatives and conserving resources: "sustainability" for libraries also describes efforts to increase their institutions' relevance to their communities as well as to make their programs socially equitable and economically feasible—a substantial challenge. This book is a powerful tool that public librarians, library directors, and library managers can use to create a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainable library, to lead sustainability initiatives in their community, and to identify and adjust their current practices that are considered sustainable to improve performance. The chapters focus on the elements of library sustainability separately, first addressing economic and environmental sustainability before examining the aspects of internal (workforce) and external (community-facing) social sustainability. The author presents numerous case studies throughout the book that enable readers to better understand how the sustainability principles described play out in the real world.

Table of Contents:
Author's Note Preface Acknowledgments 1. What Is Triple Bottom Line (TBL)? 2. Economic Sustainability 3. Environmental Sustainability 4. Social (External) 5. Social (Internal) 6. Triple Bottom Line (TBL): Bringing It All Together Appendix 1 Selected Case Studies Appendix 2 The Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Framework Appendix 3 Fair Labor Association (FLA) Workplace Code of Conduct Appendix 4 The Global Reporting Initiative© (GRI) Framework Appendix 5 The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology Malcolm Baldrige Award Excellence Framework Index

About the Author :
Gary L. Shaffer, PhD, is head of Library and Information Management programs at the Marshall School of Business and assistant dean of USC Libraries, where he directs the Center for Library Leadership and Management.

Review :
The book is truly a useful tool, which is hopeful and can inspire administrators, staff, and the people who are responsible for their libraries' funding. It is recommended strongly for its clear writing, helpful resources, and succinct explanations of the value of the TBL approach to sustainability for public libraries. Readers interested in cultivating strong public libraries will appreciate Shaffer's comprehensive coverage of TBL [triple bottom line] and its use in public libraries.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781440857027
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: The Triple Bottom Line Approach
  • Width: 178 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1440857024
  • Publisher Date: 15 Mar 2018
  • Height: 254 mm
  • No of Pages: 198
  • Weight: 425 gr


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