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Library Leaders of the World Unite!
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. The Sustainable Library Certification Program and the SLI community of practice focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible.
News
March 19, 2024
Climate Action Strategy Survey for U.S. Libraries launches
ALA and SLI are seeking feedback from the field. This survey is intended for library leaders. The Working Group identifies library leaders as ALL library workers and trustees given each person's sphere of influence to make a difference on the topic of climate action. The survey should take 8-10 minutes to complete. It will remain open until Friday, April 5, 2024.
In the Spotlight
February 7, 2024
The SLI Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
For Immediate Release
February 7, 2024
In the Spotlight
January 23, 2024
National Climate Action Strategy to be created by the SLI & ALA's new partnership
National Climate Action Strategy to be created by the SLI & ALA's new partnership
On October 25 the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) and the American Libraries Association (ALA) announced their new partnership to create a National Clime Action Strategy, a strategic plan outlining how libraries can address a mitigate issues related to climate change.
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SLCP Meet Up: Collective Impact
Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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Introduction to the Sustainable Libraries Initiative
Thursday, December 11, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern
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SLCP Meetup - Thursday, January 8, 2026 - Social Cohesion
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SLCP Meet Up - Resilience Planning
Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern
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Opportunity for SLI Members: Attend the Sustainable Futures Summit 2026 at No Cost
The Sustainable Futures Summit (#SFS26) will take place virtually on March 18–19, 2026
