Transformation of Modern Library in to Green Library for Sustaining

Future: A Comparative Study of ISI Chennai and ISI Kolkata

Prof. M. P. Singh
Department of Library & Information Science
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- India
Email- mpsinghdlis@gmail.com

Shraddha Dixit
Ph.D. Research Scholar
Department of Library & Information Science
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- India
Email-shraddha93d@gmail.com

Abstract:

Now a day’s green library concept is very popular. Libraries that store a variety of
materials as a collection must be made environmentally friendly in order to be
long-lasting and safe for the environment. The study highlights the transformation
of modern library into green library. The purpose of the study is to examine the
awareness level of green library and find out the initiatives which are taken by the
central library of Indian statistical institutes. For the study, a survey method has
been adopted and questionnaire used as a data collection tools.

Introduction

A "green library" is library, one that uses eco-friendly construction methods,

biodegradable products, careful site selection, responsible waste disposal,
recycling, and other methods to lessen its negative effects on the environment and
improve the quality of the environment inside the building.

According to ODLIS, "green library is library which minimizes the negative

impact on the environment and maximizes the indoor environment quality with the
help of careful site selection, natural construction materials, conservation of water,
energy, paper and waste disposal etc".
According to IFLA,” A green or Sustainable library is a library which takes into
account environment, economic and social sustainability”.

According to New world encyclopedia, “Green Library, also known as a

sustainable library, it is built with environment concerns in mind and libraries are
the part of larger green building movement.”

Green Library Norms/ Standards

 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

 Centre of Science and Technology for Rural Development (COSTFORD
 Habitat technology group (HTG)
 Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method
(BREEM)
 GRIHA ( Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment)
 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)

Review of literature

Gaffer et.al.(2021) reveal the green library initiatives in India perspective. This
study shows that the green library construction and awareness level of users
regarding green library, including the role of librarian, features and initiatives of
green library in India.

Ingole, A.R. & Kumari, S.,(2021) investigate the green library concept, their
standards, features, need and library initiatives in India.

Singh, M.P. & Dixit, S.,(2021) conducted a study sustainable strategies towards
green library. For the study survey method was employed and structural
questionnaire have used as a tool for gathered data. The study covered the state
university libraries of Lucknow Uttar Pradesh.

Mahawariya (2019) examines the transformation of modern libraries into green

libraries to attain sustainability. The study reveals the concept, importance, role of
green library in modern era and how librarian achieving it for better future.
Duraipandi, R.,(2016) explore the green library initiative in India Reshaping the
future. The paper highlights the green library initiatives, library movement,
parameters. The study also covers some selected universities and Institute which
are adopted green library initiatives such as. Anna Centenary library, Chennai,
Permkarpo school library at the Indian Himalaya, National library Kolkata,
Karnataka university library, Dharwad, Mumbai University library, IIT Roorke,
Chudhary Braham Prakash Ayurved charak Sansthan, New Delhi, IIM, Silchar and
The Energy Research Institute (TERI).

Objectives of the Study

 To know the awareness level of green library in library professionals.

 The Indian statistical institutes adopting green library infrastructure.
 ISI libraries are making strategies for promotion of green library

Research Methodology

For the study survey method has been used, applying upon the librarian using the
standardized online questionnaire. Data was received and analyzed using MS excel
and MS word.

Scope of the Study

The study centered only for librarian to understand green library perspectives,
awareness and strategies. Study is concerned only two institutes: 1. Indian
Statistical Institute, Kolkata 2. Indian statistical Institute, Chennai.

Data Analysis and Interpretation

Adoption of green initiative in their work

Name of library Level of %
0-25 26-50 51-75 76-100

Central library, ISI, Kolkata

Central library, ISI, Chennai

Table.1
 The above table and checklist shows that the central library of ISI, Kolkata
adopted green initiative in their work (51-75%) while ISI, Chennai (26-50%). So
we can say that ISI Kolkata has started the process of adopting green initiative
whereas ISI Chennai has adopted it to some extent only.

Awareness about Sustainability

S.no. awareness Level of Name of library
awareness Central Central
library library
ISI, ISI,
Kolkat Chennai
a
1. Are you knows about Aware
sustainability? Not aware
2. Do you agree sustainability Aware
should be applying in the Not aware
libraries?
3. Do you agree that the SDGs Aware
are significant and appropriate Not aware
for the library?
4. Do you believe that a Aware
sustainable or
environmentally friendly Not aware
library can protect the future
of libraries?
Table.2

Table.2 shows that the awareness level of sustainability and it is found that
librarians of central library of Indian Statistical Institutes are aware of sustainable
development and they want to adopt activities related to it in the library, so that
they can keep the library and their resources safe for the future.

Green library Infrastructure

S.no. Adoption of Green Infrastructure Name of library

Central Central
library library
 ISI, Kolkata ISI, Chennai
1 Building type wood
Bricks
concrete
2 Electric energy Solar Plant
sources Bio gas plant
Govt. electricity

3. Cleaning Chemical cleaner

Materials Natural cleaner
4. Electric lighting LED
equipments CFT
Compact light
Table.3

This table shows that the building of the central library of Indian Statistical
Institute, Kolkata is made of concrete, while the ISI Chennai made of BRIC, from
this both institutions are using government electricity for energy sources, for
saving electricity ISI kolkata was using LED, CFT and Compact lighting
equipments whereas ISI Chennai using LED and Compact lights only, for cleaning
library chemical cleaners are being used.

Strategies for the promotion of green library

Name of library
S.no. Strategies Central Central
library library
ISI, ISI,
Kolkata Chennai
1. Digital library and cloud library service
2. Use of OPAC in library
3. Provide online short term course
4. Provide digital resources
5. Conducting 3R ( reduce, reuse, recycling)
system in library
Table.4
The above table shows the strategies that were developed by the Indian statistical
Institute of Kolkata and Chennai libraries to adopt green initiatives. The central
library of ISI was providing digital library and cloud library services to users,
online public access catalog service were being giving to the users, short term
courses were also being run, digital resources were being provided to the users
and library promotes 3R system in library.

Conclusion
The libraries of the Indian statistical institute are giving their full contribution in
saving mother earth. Libraries are working to popularize the "green concept" and
educate people through the tools those their patrons use, including publications,
exhibitions and green teams related to green libraries. The University Grants
Commission has also given approval for greening of all colleges and universities,
the government should provide financial assistance for greening the libraries so
that the library can also make its full contribution in sustainable development

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