Book
Creating the sustainable public library : the triple bottom line approach
Transform any public library into a truly sustainable organization--not just environmentally sustainable, but economically and socially sustainable as well--by following the directions and practices described in this book. * Offers theory and practical advice on implementing a sustainability program from a recognized expert in management and sustainability in the library environment. * Presents step-by-step instructions for creating a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) sustainable public library. * Addresses a highly relevant and timely topic with librarians and library administrators.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781440857027
- ISBN: 1440857024
- Physical Description: xii, 184 pages ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is triple bottom line (TBL)? -- Economic sustainability -- Environmental sustainability -- Social (external) -- Social (internal) -- Triple bottom line (TBL): bringing it all together -- Appendix 1. Selected case studies -- Appendix 2. The leadership in environmental and energy design (LEED) framework -- Appendix 3. Fair labor association (FLA) workplace code of conduct -- Appendix 4. The global reporting initiative? (GRI) framework -- Appendix 5. The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology Malcolm Baldrige Award excellence framework. |
