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Continuing Education and Events: 08/27 - Sustainability Idea Swap

This guide contains current and upcoming events of interest to librarians, archivist, library staff, and others in Capital District Region.

CDLC Sustainability Idea Swap

CDLC Sustainability Idea Swap

Please Note: This is an in-person event at CDLC in Latham, New York. 

We invite you to join fellow CDLC members for a Sustainability Idea Swap, an in-person networking event intended to ignite new ideas and share practical strategies for sustainability in libraries.

Every library, regardless of size or type, is engaged in sustainability work. This is your chance to share your initiatives, services, and programs—and learn what others are doing across our region. We'll move beyond "green" initiatives to explore the broader scope of sustainability, encompassing environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic viability.

This interactive session, led by Jennifer Ferriss of the Saratoga Springs Public Library and Ali Larsen of Siena College, both librarians involved in the Sustainability Library Initiative certification, is a follow-up to our earlier Sustainability Library Initiative program. It's an opportunity to connect with peers, gauge regional interests, and build a stronger network for sustainable library practices.  

All are welcome! You do not need to have attended our previous sustainability session to attend this event. Bring your successes, your questions, and your innovative ideas.

Date:
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Capital District Library Council
Categories:
  Continuing Education     In Person Event  

Meeting Notes - August 27, 2025

Sustainability activities that attendees' libraries are participating in include: 

  • Seed libraries
  • Crafting with leftover materials
  • Plant Care Committee
  • Adding sustainability course work into the curriculum 
  • Encouraging open access publications & looking for ways to avoid costs for faculty to create open access publications
  • Robust English language learner programs
  • LEED building
  • Community history programs help patrons establish roots and support the community
  • Pollinator gardens & hosting citizen science programs in the garden
  • Sharing unique collections
  • Hosting climate change discussion groups
  • Monthly trips to Little Free Libraries to stock with discarded library books
  • Repair Cafes
  • Fee for service model 
  • Partnerships with other community organizations

Libraries have partnered with or found the following organizations useful: 

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