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Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jan 17, 2025 12:41 PM
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After months of work, SustainRT has finished our strategic plan for 2024-2027 -- hooray! We used the appreciative inquiry framework to identify our strengths and consider what our dream round table would look like. As a result, we developed 12 projects to complete over the next three years. Your feedback ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jan 07, 2025 12:46 PM
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The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round and discussion about enhancing student engagement in the classroom. What has worked well for you in classroom or workshop instruction, whether in person or online? Has there been a new ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jan 02, 2025 08:00 AM
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We are looking forward to seeing you at the second ever SustainRT Plogging Event at the ALA LibLearnX Conference in Phoenix, which is open to everyone, so come join us! The plogging route is about 1.5 miles, accessible, and close to the convention center and finishing up by the local library! If you ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Dec 20, 2024 09:00 AM
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Looking for ways to keep your Summer Library Program (SLP) energized and relevant? This course will help you rework your programming in accordance with ALA’s sustainability guidelines, bringing environmentally sound, economically feasible, and socially equitable policies to your library. Learn how a ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Dec 18, 2024 08:02 AM
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The best way to combat climate anxiety is to take meaningful action. One way you can help realize the vision of a sustainable future with libraries leading the way is to stand for a position on SustainRT's Steering Committee. SustainRT seeks nominees to stand for the spring 2025 election for the roles ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Dec 09, 2024 12:22 PM
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The SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend recognizes the importance of social equity to SustainRT and ALA, and works to support new and diverse members to overcome barriers to participating in the professional development and networking opportunities presented by ALA conferences and ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Dec 05, 2024 10:11 AM
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The ACRL Instruction Section (IS) Virtual Engagement Committee (VEC) is seeking 3-4 presenters for a lightning round and discussion about enhancing student engagement in the classroom. What has worked well for you in classroom or workshop instruction, whether in person or online? Has there been a new ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Nov 25, 2024 12:23 PM
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Did you know that SustainRT now has a LinkedIn page? Connect with us there to stay up to date on SustainRT happenings and other announcements related to sustainability in libraries! ------------------------------ Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Librarian University of Cincinnati Main Campus - Cincinnati, ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Nov 01, 2024 09:01 AM
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To acknowledge the fact that library staff are our greatest asset in building and supporting sustainable libraries and communities, the ALA Sustainability Roundtable (SustainRT) is recognizing libraries that go above and beyond in meeting the wellness needs of their staff with the SustainRT Citation ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Sep 09, 2024 08:00 AM
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Hi all! We're back with another monthly discussion of questions and topics related to sustainability in your library, brought to you by the Publicity and Outreach Committee. Our discussion topic for this month is: What advice and/or guidance would you give a new librarian/information professional ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jun 24, 2024 08:40 AM
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Hi all! We're back with another monthly discussion of questions and topics related to sustainability in your library, brought to you by the Publicity and Outreach Committee. Our discussion topic for this month is: Does your work have a seed library? If so, what impact have you noticed in your community? ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jun 21, 2024 09:01 AM
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Kent County Public Library is being celebrated for its commitment to wellness as a strategic priority, earning the 2024 Citation for Wellness in the Workplace. Over the past three years, the Kent County Public Library has increased their staff levels, ensured increasing compensation, and prioritized ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jun 20, 2024 01:32 PM
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We work in libraries with policies that reflect our commitment to professional standards and ethics. We work in communities that sometimes require flexibility and innovation when the reality of our environments and our community needs challenge those policies. Let's learn from each other about ways we ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jun 06, 2024 04:53 PM
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Are you a SustainRT member who can't make it to our membership meeting at ALA Annual? Please join us to see what SustainRT has been working on since January and wish our outgoing steering committee members well! ------------------------------ Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Librarian University of Cincinnati ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Jun 03, 2024 08:00 AM
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Are you going to ALA Annual in San Diego? Join us for our SustainRT events and meetings! SustainRT Virtual Membership Meeting, Thursday 6/20, 1:00-2:00pm ET, register here SustainRT Coordinator’s Program - Let's Get Real: Climate Impacts to Library Services, Sunday 6/30, 11:00-12:30pm PT, San Diego ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy May 23, 2024 07:04 AM
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Episode 95 of American Libraries' Call Number podcast series highlights ways libraries are practicing and promoting sustainability. The episode includes a visit to Chicago Public Library’s Sulzer Regional branch and its monthly repair café, a discussion of disaster planning, and sustainability tips ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy May 16, 2024 07:07 AM
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The latest issue of the SustainRT newsletter is out! Give it a read for updates on member meetings, ALA annual conference happenings, new resources and events, and more. ------------------------------ Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy Librarian University of Cincinnati Main Campus - Cincinnati, OH She/Her/Hers ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy May 14, 2024 01:10 PM
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Hi all! We're back with another monthly discussion of questions and topics related to sustainability in your library, brought to you by the Publicity and Outreach Committee. Our discussion topic for this month is: Spring and summer often come with extreme weather conditions such as wildfires, hurricanes, ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy May 13, 2024 08:58 AM
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The Sustainability Roundtable and The Resilient Activist continue our Climate Café gatherings on May 20, 6-7:30 pm Central. Please join us if you …would appreciate being in a supportive space to explore how climate change and ecological destruction make you feel. …are a librarian who would like to ...
Posted By Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy May 10, 2024 09:00 AM
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Join The Resilient Activist’s Climate Café Team along with Jenny Garmon with the American Library Association’s Sustainability Roundtable for an information exchange on 5/17/2024 at 10:30am CST to explore how librarians could host Climate Café "Watch Parties" with Zoom in their local libraries. We’ll ...