This column highlights specific actions librarians are taking to keep their libraries green. Readers are invited to notify the column editor of any posters, procedures, policies, articles, speeches, or other material useful for keeping our libraries and institutions environmentally responsible.
Librarians do their best to find a good home for their discards and unusable donations.
Without proper recycling facilities, the librarian is often left with few alternatives but to fill the library dumpster and local landfill. Notify other libraries taking advantage of local listserves or individual e-mail. Remember, we are trying to save paper. Book Vendors Contact your major vendors or used book dealers. Some vendors purchase used books or credit your account.