ALIA commissioned a short research project into sustainability and greening across the library sector internationally and in Australia. Research was led by Dr Jane Garner and included Kasey Garrison, Sabine Wardle, Karen Bell & Sarah Redshaw, all from Charles Sturt University

Research and consultation were conducted over 2021-22 and the final report was published in April 2022.

Read the report here: Greening Libraries Report.

The report highlights examples of best practice and inform the creation of a toolkit for libraries to help them support environmental action, further the greening libraries movement as well as exemplify sustainability practices that are consistent with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This is in line with ALIA's commitment to the UN SDGs, including a proposal for 2030 Stretch Targets for Australian Libraries.

A number of case studies are included in the report, these are:

• Case study 1: Woollahra Libraries, NSW
• Case study 2: Noosa Library Services, QLD
• Case study 3: National Library of Australia, ACT
• Case study 4: Charles Sturt University Library, NSW
• Case study 5: The Grove Library, WA
• Case study 6: Longwood Public Library, Middle Island, New York, USA

See the ALIA Greening Libraries page for more information about the research.

For more information about the Greening Libraries Research Report, contact [email protected]