Empower your library to become a leader in sustainability. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is excited to offer a virtual workshop series designed to help you integrate sustainable development practices into your library’s operations.
Led by renowned sustainability expert Henry McGhie, founder of Curating Tomorrow, this interactive series will provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to make a positive impact.
Watch this short video from McGhie:
Series Format
- Expert-facilitated sessions: Gain insights from McGhie, a respected voice in the sustainability field.
- Conversational meeting space: Share best practices, discuss challenges, and hold each other accountable for progress.
- Actionable resources: Implement practical strategies for a more sustainable library, guided by open-access guides.
Potential Discussion Topics (include, but are not limited to)
- Human Rights and Libraries
- Understanding Environmental Impact and Action
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Collections Development with Sustainability in Mind
- Promoting Universal Inclusion Through Libraries
- Climate Action for Libraries: Reducing Emissions and Adapting
- Building Resilience for Disaster Prevention
- Current Partnership Opportunities for Global Initiatives
This comprehensive series offers something valuable for all library professionals.
Register today to secure your spot! Space is limited.
Together, we can build a more sustainable future for libraries and the communities they serve.
Dates & Times
- Tuesday, June 18, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT—pre-session for those who did not attend the 2024 ARL President’s Institute in person *
- Friday, June 21, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
- Thursday, July 11, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
- Thursday, August 22, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
- Friday, September 27, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
- Friday, November 1, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
- Friday, December 6, 1:00–3:00 p.m. EST
* For those who were unable to attend the 2024 President’s Institute, McGhie will host a pre-session on Tuesday, June 18.
Pricing
- 6 sessions—US$200
- 7 sessions (for those who did not attend the 2024 President’s Institute)—US$275
REGISTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY SERIES NOW
About the Association of Research Libraries
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is a nonprofit organization of research libraries in Canada and the US whose vision is to create a trusted, equitable, and inclusive research and learning ecosystem and prepare library leaders to advance this work in strategic partnership with member libraries and other organizations worldwide. ARL’s mission is to empower and advocate for research libraries and archives to shape, influence, and implement institutional, national, and international policy. ARL develops the next generation of leaders and enables strategic cooperation among partner institutions to benefit scholarship and society. ARL is on the web at ARL.org.
