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
Upcoming Webinars:
Introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative
Monday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. EST
Learn about the exclusive tools, resources, and methodologies that help library leaders be more authentic and focused in their decision making, resource use, service and program design, and partnerships to align with the triple bottom line of sustainability: environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic feasibility.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/txVlzYh7Qh-BfF48erPpJQ
Introduction to the Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP)
Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. EST
Did you know you have a 20 percent discount on our award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program? Join our webinar to learn about the features and benefits of becoming an SLCP member and how to get the most out of your membership, and explore what it means to become a certified library.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/icoZCgCuRMO2_-PtdT1ytA
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Libraries as Cooling Centers
Thursday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. EST
As extreme heat events become more frequent, libraries are exploring their role in supporting community members seeking relief. This session will begin with a brief overview of what it means to serve as a “cooling center.” Jared Ulmer, Climate & Health Program Manager at the Vermont Department of Health, will share insights on the changing risks of extreme heat, who is most vulnerable, and common challenges libraries may face when engaging in this work. Laura Smith, Collection Development Librarian at Harris County Public Library in Houston, Texas, will offer a library perspective, highlighting practical ways libraries can respond to their community’s needs during heat events.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kmzltXJORtuQAQDkFBvYQg
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative empowers library leaders to advance environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible practices to intentionally address climate change and co-create thriving communities.