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    This document summarizes a study that compares the green library initiatives of the central libraries at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata and Chennai. It finds that the Kolkata library has adopted more green initiatives, scoring between 51-75% on adoption of practices, while the Chennai library has adopted to some extent, scoring 26-50%. Both libraries are aware of sustainability and its importance. While building materials and energy sources differ, both use some green technologies and strategies like digital services, online catalogs, courses and recycling. The study concludes that Indian statistical institute libraries are contributing to sustainability goals through greening efforts.

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    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- [email protected]

    Shraddha Dixit
    Ph.D. Research Scholar
    Department of Library & Information Science
    Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh- India
    [email protected]

    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

    References

    Singh, M. P., & Dixit, S. (2021). SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES TOWARDS


    GREEN LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF
    LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-19.

    Mahawariya, K. (2020). Transforming Modern Era Libraries into Green Library: A


    study. Journal of Indian Library Association, 55(2), 1-7.

    Ingole, A. R., & Kumari, S. GREEN LIBRARY: CONCEPT, SUSTAINABLE


    DEVELOPMENT, FEATURES, IMPORTANCE, STANDARDS AND
    OVERVIEW IN INDIAN SCENARIO.

    Duraipandi, R. (2016). Green Library Initiatives in India: Reshaping the Future.

    Jones, L., & Wong, W. (2016). More than just a green building. Library
    Management.

    Shah, L., Kumar, S., & Shah, M. K. (2015). Green Libraries in academic
    Institutions: Need of
    the hour. International journal of Research-Granthaalayah, 3(9), 1-5.

    Pangail, R. K. (2015). Green libraries: meaning, standards and practices. Episteme,


    4(3), 1-9.

    Bezerra Cardoso, N., & Campos Machado, E. (2015). Sustainable and green
    libraries in Brazil:

    Guidelines for local governments.


    Chakraborty, S. (2013). Going green or not: realities of the Indian metropolis libraries.

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