WHEN: 13 November 2025, 8am PST
REGISTER: https://www.ifla.org/events/the-ifla-ensulib-webinar-series-sustaining-a-seed-library/
Sponsored by the Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB), this 90-minute webinar open to anyone, Sustaining a Seed Library: Borrowing Procedures and Donations from the Community, is helpful for anyone looking to start or enhance a seed library. It covers how to create clear lending guidelines, promote seed returns, and evaluate donated seeds. You'll also get practical advice on community engagement and building a diverse, resilient collection. It's full of actionable tips and simple ways to boost participation.
Speaker - Rebecca Newburn is a prominent advocate for seed conservation and community engagement, having played a pivotal role in the growth and popularization of seed libraries. Co-founder of the Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library and Founder of the Seed Library Network, Rebecca has been instrumental in creating a resilient and replicable model for seed libraries across the globe.
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Beth FilarWilliams
User Experience Research Librarian
Oregon State University Libraries and Press
Member of ENSULIB Standing Committee
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