For Immediate Release

July 30, 2025

School Librarian Susan Cooper is Certified Sustainable

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes Susan Cooper as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release
July 29, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Maryland Library Association
 The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with the Maryland Library Association to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.

For Immediate Release
July 3, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members
 The change introduces perspectives from diverse library types and locations. 

For Immediate Release
June 11, 2025

SLI Advisory Board Member Lisa Kropp Selected as a 2025 Library Journal Mover and Shaker
Awarded under the “Change Agents” category, Lisa is celebrated by Library Journal for success in modernizing her building and adopting sustainable values around every corner.

For Immediate Release
June 2, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Seed Library Network
 A new collaboration aims to bring seed library resources to libraries and their communities.

For Immediate Release

May 30, 2025

San Diego State University Library is Certified Sustainable
The Sustainable Libraries Initiative recognizes San Diego State University
as a leader in sustainability.

For Immediate Release
May 23, 2025

Sustainable Libraries Initiative Partners with the Vermont Library Association
 The Sustainable Libraries Initiative partners with the Vermont Library Association to cultivate library leadership for community resilience.

Applications Are Open for Judith F.

The Power of Libraries: Social Infrastructure Part II

Wednesday, April 30th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern

Virtual Program

Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich (Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System and founder of the global Sustainable Libraries Initiative), to discuss the critical role libraries play in social infrastructure amidst growing climate threats. Learn about how your local public, school, or academic library can get involved. We encourage you to invite your local university library partners!