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 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM (ET) each day. This annual event brings together students, educators, community agencies, and sustainability-focused vendors to share ideas, showcase innovative solutions, and explore strategies for building a more sustainable future.

What to Expect:

For Immediate Release
September 30, 2025

The University of Maryland Libraries are Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes The University of Maryland
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release

September 18, 2025

Ten New York School Librarians become Certified Sustainable

Librarians from across New York City and Long Island are recognized as leaders in sustainability for their work on the SLI’s new nationwide certification program for school librarians.

Climate Resilience & Sustainability: Collections Care for the Future

Sustainability at Our Core
Sustainability is the promise libraries make to future generations—ensuring they remain steadfast cornerstones of community life and collective prosperity. This article from American Libraries explores how libraries across the country are putting sustainability at the center of their work.

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative, is proud to provide the tools, resources, and community to help libraries live out this commitment every day.

For Immediate Release
August 27, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries
 The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.

Prepared to Help: Library of Things and Emergency Response

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

2:00pm - 3:

For Immediate Release
August 25, 2025

Harrison Public Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Harrison Public Library
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release
August 19, 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt Library Fourth Academic Library in the Country to be Certified Sustainable

Courtesy of Cal Poly Humboldt