Green Library: An Overview of National and International Scenario

Abstract

The green library is a new concept and it is gaining popularity among the library professionals. The paper highlights the conditions of environment, and efforts of leading organizations towards an eco-friendly earth, green library  standards, role of a librarian, why green library?, elements of green library,  green library  initiatives in India and International . The papers also discuss role of initiatives like IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It is also an overview of role of green librarian to make green library. This   paper discuss the importance of green library in ongoing era, and green library initiatives in India like Anna Centenary Library , Karnataka university library Dharwad, Madras University Library, Mumbai university library ,as well as also discusses green library initiatives an International level like Thomas Golisano Library, Blair Library, USA, Fayetteville (AR) Public Library and The National Library Singapore .