The Sustainable Libraries Initiative presents “AI and the Environment,” a Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, webinar with Sarah Tribelhorn, Sciences and Sustainability Librarian at San Diego State University, exploring the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI). Tribelhorn will provide a foundational overview of AI: what it is, how it works, and how it’s increasingly integrated into everyday life. Then she will discuss the environmental footprint of AI technologies, including energy consumption, data center demands, and electronic waste. Participants will gain insights and practical knowledge to help foster informed conversations with their community about responsible technology use and its role in a sustainable future. The webinar begins at 2 p.m. EST. Register at AI and the Environment Webinar.
Vermont Library Association (VLA) members are eligible for one year’s free membership in the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, thanks to a memorandum of understanding between the two organizations. VLA Government Relations & Advocacy Committee Chair Margaret Woodruff says the membership includes free access to programming and a 20 percent discount for the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program (SLCP).
To receive your free membership:
1 – Visit the Sustainable Libraries Initiative Vermont Library Association Membership page.
2 – Choose your membership type and complete the form.
3 – At the “How did you hear about us?” prompt select “Other,” and then enter your VLA membership number in the notes field to waive the membership fee.
For information about the 20 percent discount for the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program, email sliadmin@suffolknet.org
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