[Sli-schools] SLI June 2022 Newsletter

Wed Jun 1 22:08:40 EDT 2022

[image: image.png] *Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library👏*
*Aileen Basuljevic*
Library Information Teacher
Van Wyck Junior High School

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Currently Reading: *The Last Cuentista
<https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/56817365-the-last-cuentista>* by Donna
Barba Higuera

On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:13 PM <sliadmin at suffolknet.org> wrote:

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> Sustainable Libraries Initiative Newsletter
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> June 2022
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> *Congratulations, Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library*
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> HKDPL <https://www.haverstrawlibrary.org/> is the latest library to be
> certified through our award-winning Sustainable Library Certification
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> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/news/congratulations-haverstraw-kings-daughters-public-library>.
> They are the eleventh public library to become certified and one of 60
> public libraries that are part of our program. Library Director, Claudia
> Depkin, has been involved with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative from
> the beginning. As part of the initial working group that shaped this
> organization, Claudia knew that the choice to adopt the Triple Bottom Line
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/about-us/faq> definition of
> sustainability for the program would mean that every part of library
> operations would be affected by the certification process.
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> The staff and administration were highly engaged with the process. All of
> the staff who were surveyed recognized that moving the library to act
> sustainably was an important goal. The challenges of the pandemic may have
> slowed them down, but as they worked to draft a new strategic plan along
> with their SLCP Certification, they were able to take the time to assess
> their services and listen closely to their community. They were able to
> reach out deeper into the community and have the time for the message of
> partnership to spread farther to different organizations. “We were able to
> get the message out that we are a willing and able partner,” says Claudia,
> “and groups are stepping forward to work with us in these incredibly
> meaningful ways that will positively impact our residents.”
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> HKDPL has established programs that bring therapy dogs to a home for
> disabled people. Through this program, they are bringing new library
> services and specialized programs to meet the needs of residents who may
> not otherwise be able to benefit from the library’s services. They are also
> working with the Westchester Mental Health Association to provide space for
> their mobile mental health vehicle, bringing free mental health services to
> library patrons. This innovative service shows the community that the
> library can connect people to vital services, and in this case with a
> convenient access point right on the library property. Additionally, HKDPL
> is working with the 9th Judicial District Family Court to provide space for
> community members to attend virtual court hearings. Helping their residents
> access government services in new ways benefits the library by expanding
> the community’s notion of services. This benefits the community by
> providing a safe space with reliable internet to residents who need access
> to judicial services.
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> The environmental portion of their certification was completed in 2019
> with Green Business Partnership Certification. The HKDPL Green Team has
> shared environmentally sustainable tips among the administration, staff,
> and community. Their existing solar panels have reduced their purchased
> electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions. They have upgraded to LED
> light fixtures and installed auto-on-off lighting sensors in bathrooms.
> Additionally, they have reduced the volume of waste in their dumpster by
> half.  They installed signs outside of the library prohibiting vehicles
> from idling. Their purchase plans include buying EnergyStar-rated
> electronics to replace any machines that are taken out of service. All of
> these steps add up to a significant reduction in their environmental
> footprint.
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> The staff at HKDPL will continue to work towards environmental
> sustainability, social equity, and economic feasibility. The triple bottom
> line concept is woven through their 2022-2024 strategic plan. Working
> concurrently on a strategic plan and SLCP Certification helped to formalize
> the commitments HKDPL has made to listen to their community and integrate
> the work done to move more sustainable practices into the programs,
> outreach, and information shared. Library Director, Claudia Depkin will
> continue to be active with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative as a mentor
> for public libraries in the Sustainable Library Certification Program.
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> *Workplace Wellness Webinar*
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> The Sustainable Libraries Initiative is presenting a webinar on the topic
> of wellness in the workplace. This presentation will include a discussion
> within the scope of the Triple Bottom Line and a panel discussion with
> practical and accessible examples of libraries bringing wellness
> initiatives to their staff and communities. Please join us Monday, July
> 18th at 11 am EST. Register here
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/workplace-wellness>.
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> *Member News*
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> We have three new libraries signed up to participate in the SLCP this
> month. Each of these libraries joins an active group of member libraries
> who support the work of the SLI and each other. Harrison Public Library
> <https://www.harrisonpl.org/> joins us from the Westchester Library
> System in New York. Kirkland Town Library
> <https://www.kirklandtownlibrary.org/> are beginning the custom SLI
> Benchmarks after completing their environmental certification from the
> Green Business Partnership in 2019. Northport-East Northport Public
> Library <https://www.nenpl.org/> join us from Northport, NY and are part
> of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. We also welcome a new Member,
> Frederick Stoss from the University at Buffalo.
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> *Sustainability Spotlight*
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> This year’s Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme is “Oceans of
> Possibilities.” This is a great opportunity to provide education about
> ocean health and the effects of pollution and climate change. The following
> resources are a great place to start:
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> Plastic Pollution Coalition <https://plasticpollutioncoalition.org/>
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> How to talk to your kids about plastic pollution
> <https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2018/5/3/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-plastic-pollution-cartoons-books-and-activities-to-involve-the-whole-family>
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> World Ocean Day <https://worldoceanday.org/>
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> World Ocean Day for Schools 2022 <https://worldoceanday.school/>
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> NOAA: Understanding Marine Debris
> <https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/our-work/education/kids-and-families>
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> 5 Things you can do to teach young children about the impact of plastic on
> the ocean <https://seewhatgrows.org/kids-can-help-keep-plastic-ocean/>
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> *Upcoming Events*
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> SLCP Member Meetup
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/slcp-meetup-23>. Thurs,
> June 2nd, 11 am EST.
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> New Hampshire Library Association Sustainability Committee Presents:
> Beyond Lightbulbs and Solar Panels
> <https://nhla38.wildapricot.org/event-4823632>*. Tues, June 7th, 10 am
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> PLA Webinar: Libraries as climate resilience hubs: Working with your
> community to take action to build resilience
> <https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars>. Weds, July 13
> th, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST
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> SLI Workplace Wellness Webinar
> <https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/event/workplace-wellness>.
> Mon July 18th, 11 am EST
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> Niche Academy: Free Webinar: Sustainable Thinking for the Future of
> Libraries
> <https://www.nicheacademy.com/sustainable-thinking-for-the-future-of-libraries?hsCtaTracking=66054e5c-2b28-4fd6-b862-c34ba8d88156%7C16537b13-57a7-4c00-a64d-d0e46ed762d0>.
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> Annemarie Gordon
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> Suffolk Cooperative Library System
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