Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Urban Libraries Council Report Emphasizes Building a Common Agenda to Create Sustainable Communities

You don't have to work at an urban library to glean helpful information from this report. It's all about building a common agenda with local officials.
Link to report

From the Executive Summary:
Actions local governments and libraries are taking together to create sustainable communities include:
• Enhancing 21st-century literacy skills to provide a foundation for long-term economic success;
• Connecting people with job opportunities and the skills they need to succeed in today’s workforce;
• Supporting and growing small businesses, which are the lifeblood of long-term economic growth;
• Leveraging public library buildings as catalysts for downtown and neighborhood economic development;
• Reducing energy consumption in public buildings by modeling green construction and green operations and developing and testing alternative energy sources;
• Educating the public about individual environmental responsibility;
• Providing easily accessible resources for those in need— immigrants, the newly jobless, at-risk youth, and more;
• Meeting the immediate needs of the community while building long-term economic stability.


Outline of contents.

1.  Local Governments and Libraries - Sustainable Partners

2. Economic Prosperity - Making Cities and Counties Stronger

3. Environmental Sustainability - Creating Green Communities

4. Social Equity: Insuring Equal Access

5. Sustainability Partnerships Built to Last
  • Success strategies for local governments looking with libraries
  • Success strategies for libraries looking to partner with local governments

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