Greener library printing and copying

Abstract

Purpose -Libraries have a variety of computer printers, faxes, network printers and photocopiers. All these machines have an environmental impact using paper, ink and electricity. This paper aims to discuss strategies for lessening the impact of these devices. Design/methodology/approach -The paper provides a "how-to" approach for librarians to achieve greener printing and copying. Findings -Modification in library procedures can result in greener printing and copying. Originality/value -The paper reviews the research on greener printing and provides practical suggestions for achieving greener printing and copying.

Assessment of Environmental Consciousness among Patrons in Selected Academic and Public Libraries in Lagos Metropolis

“…According to McElrath and Sutherland (2015:14), green libraries are "those that apply environmentally friendly policies and practices". Such environmentally friendly initiatives include but are not limited to development of eco-friendly buildings, that is buildings that generate as much electricity as they consume, use of energy saving bulb, green operations and practices: subscription to e-books, journals, magazines and newspapers instead of the print versions and having kindles or other ereaders, and provision of energy efficient laptops instead of desktops; green programmes and services; green information systems and green collections (Kruse, 2011;Kurbanoğlu and Boustany, 2014;Stark, 2011).…”