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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/media/document/180">Sustainable Libraries Initiative Newsletter<o:p></o:p></a></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/media/document/180">April 2022</a></b></span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/media/document/180"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=142 height=184 style='width:1.4833in;height:1.9166in' id="Picture_x0020_5" src="cid:image002.png@01D845BC.7C3CD7C0"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our <a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/media/document/180">April 2022 Newsletter</a> is now available by clicking the linked image above, downloading the attached PDF, or by reading the full text below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Welcome, Vermont Library Cohort!<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#303030'><img border=0 width=276 height=276 style='width:2.875in;height:2.875in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image004.png@01D845BC.7C3CD7C0"><img border=0 width=312 height=312 style='width:3.25in;height:3.25in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image006.png@01D845BC.7C3CD7C0"></span><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>Our nationwide rollout continues with eight libraries from Vermont joining the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). Working with the </span></span><a href="https://www.vermontcf.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Vermont Community Foundation</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> and the </span></span><a href="https://www.vermontlibraries.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Vermont Library Association</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>, these libraries secured funding through to form a cohort that will go through the process of becoming certified. Each library will be working through the certification benchmarks with support and collaboration from their peers who are taking on this challenge together. In a rural location like Vermont, having the opportunity to go through this process with other libraries at the same time will help build community within already familiar networks, while also allowing these libraries to share ideas and resources with other </span></span><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/node/3828" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>SLCP libraries</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> across the country.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Member News</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>This month we also welcome </span></span><a href="https://wbab.suffolk.lib.ny.us" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>West Babylon Public Library</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> in Suffolk County, NY. The commitment to sustainability from the libraries of Suffolk County continues to be a model for other regions. There are 7 certified libraries in Suffolk County, NY, and 12 others working to become certified.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=138 height=211 style='width:1.4416in;height:2.2in' id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image008.jpg@01D845BC.7C3CD7C0"><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>‘Road Map to Sustainability’ Mobile App Launch</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With support from <a href="https://www.oclc.org/en/home.html" target="_blank">OCLC</a>, the Sustainable Libraries Initiative has released a new mobile app version of our “<a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/resources/professional-development/roadmap" target="_blank">Road Map to Sustainability</a>.” This app is available for Android and iOS and is interactive, allowing you to save your own responses to the thought-provoking prompts. Check out our <a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/resources/professional-development/roadmap" target="_blank">website</a> for downloading information or to read more in the <a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/news/road-map-sustainability-app-release" target="_blank">full press release</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Looking for the PDF? If you haven’t already received a PDF copy as a member of our <a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/sustainable-libraries-initiative-newsletter" target="_blank">eNewsletter</a> mailing list, please email <a href="mailto:sliadmin@suffolknet.org" target="_blank">sliadmin@suffolknet.org</a> for a copy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Sustainable Library Webinar<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>If you missed our ‘</span></span><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-sustainable-library-webinar" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a Sustainable Library</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>’ webinar, the full recording is now available for a limited time on our </span></span><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-sustainable-library-webinar" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>website</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>. In May it will be moved to the Members Only Resources where Members and Sustainable Library Certification Program Members will continue to have access.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Sustainability Spotlight<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Trex Plastic Recycling</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>Libraries all over the US are joining the </span></span><a href="https://recycle.trex.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Trex Community Challenge</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>. This program supplies libraries with a receptacle to collect plastic film for recycling. Trex partners with many regional and national chain stores to serve as plastic film drop off centers. Once collected and weighed, libraries can drop off the plastic film at convenient locations. Trex has partnered with several grocery store chains and national retail store chains to provide drop off locations. Collect 500lbs of plastic for recycling and earn a free Trex bench for your library. We love the example set by </span></span><a href="https://mamakatinglibrary.org" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Mamakating Library</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>, where, as part of their work for certification, they have collected enough plastic to earn several benches. When they ran out of room on their property, they raffled off the bench that they earned as a library fundraiser. For more information, see the </span></span><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/trex-decking-community-challenge" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Trex Community Challenge</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> page on our website.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>New Online Resource</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>The </span></span><a href="https://climatechangelibrarylab.wordpress.com" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>Climate Change Library Lab</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> was developed as a project by the </span></span><a href="https://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>ALA Emerging Leaders Program</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'> and sponsored by the ALA’s </span></span><a href="https://www.ala.org/rt/nmrt" target="_blank"><span style='color:#303030'>New Members Round Table</span></a><span class=jsgrdq><span style='color:#303030'>. This website contains resources that have been compiled from trusted websites and organizations that focus on how climate change will impact our communities and how we can prepare and respond to these threats. There are case studies from libraries that have experienced extreme weather events or natural disasters. There are also resources for preparing your institution for these events. The 'Additional Resources’ Tab includes an Environmental Justice page that lists books, articles, videos, and podcasts on this topic.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=jsgrdq><b><span style='color:black'>Don't miss our important news:</span></b><span style='color:black'> Please add sli-newsletter@lists.suffolknet.org to your address book to keep our newsletter out of your junk or spam folders!</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoTableGrid border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr style='height:148.5pt'><td width=312 valign=top style='width:233.75pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:148.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://sustainablelibrariesinitiative.org/"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=314 height=158 style='width:3.275in;height:1.6416in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image010.jpg@01D845BC.7C3CD7C0" alt="Sustainable Libraries Initiative Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=312 valign=top style='width:233.75pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:148.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Annemarie Gordon<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sustainability Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/">Suffolk Cooperative Library System</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>sliadmin@suffolknet.org<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>631-286-1600 x1355<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>