Sustainable Library Imperative: Design for sustainability

摘要

Purpose - To begin making the library sustainable requires a vision of what will be created and a rndescription of the outcome of the process. This paper aims to address the issuernDesign/methodology/approach - The paper provides a viewpoint on developing the sustainablernlibrary.rnFindings - Libraries have important roles to play in the unfolding internet saga, from preserving andrnorganizing knowledge to accelerating and designing learning environments. Achieving sustainabilityrnis the new imperative, but the process is difficult, not easy. New mindsets, new strategies ofrncollaboration and networking, widespread professional and staff engagement, and measuring andrnmanaging progress are all challenges to be met.rnPractical implications - In these troubled times clear vision and purpose are needed to maintainrnstakeholder support. Sustainability provides a model for designing appropriate vision, facilities, andrnservices toward that end.rnOriginality/value - The complexities of designing sustainable libraries requires ongoing discussionrnand exploration. This paper adds insight to the debate.