Green Libraries Week
WITH Green Libraries Conference kicking off this year’s Green Libraries Week, which runs from 27 October to 2 November, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved and showcase sustainability throughout the week-long celebration. The aim is to give library services the opportunity to engage with communities, building awareness of how libraries can support sustainable activity. Hinna Vayani, CILIP’s Associate Project Manager said: “Green Libraries Week is an annual week- long celebration of the nation’s much-loved libraries which aims to increase awareness of what libraries offer, drive engagement and encourage repeat use. This can involve highlighting successful green library initiatives, providing access to educational materials, and connecting libraries with relevant organisations and networks. “We want to acknowledge and publicly share the accomplishments of libraries already taking steps towards sustainabil-
Time 09:20
Event
Registration opens with coffee and networking.
(Please go to the registration desk inside the Knowledge Centre)
10:00 - 10:03
Welcome and housekeeping by Maja Maricevic, Chair of the Green Libraries Partnership and Director of Innovation and Science at the British Library.
12:10 - 13:00 10:03 - 10:10
Setting the scene on this year’s theme: Planting seeds of change by Louis Coifaitt-Gunn, CILIP CEO.
10:10 - 10:40
Keynote 1: Amina Shah, National Librarian and Chief Executive at the National Library of Scotland.
10:50 - 11:40 Parallels
Parallel One – Sustainable exhibitions and displays: Maddy Smith, Lead Curator Printed Heritage Collection, British Library; and Melissa Painter, Head of Sustainability and Sharon Lam, 3D Designer, the V&A. Chaired by Claire Buckley, Julie’s Bicycle.
Parallel Two – Climate fiction and climate book clubs: Dr Ann Alston, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education; and Dr Sarah Robertson, Associate Professor in the School of Arts, University of the West of England. Chaired by: Tabitha Witherick, ASCEL
Parallel Three – Green procurement: Jon Ray, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM), University of Oxford. Lucy Gilham, Knowledge Specialist, Hampshire Hospitals Library Service, Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital); and Thea Sherer, Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Action Officer at Springer Nature Group. Chaired by Adam Tocock, NHS Knowledge and Library Services Com- munity of Practice.
13:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 14:40
ity, whether it’s through energy efficiency improvements, community initiatives, or educational programs.”
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, with the week designed to be as open as possible – encouraging library ser- vices to choose how they take part. CILIP has produced free resources to help inspire and promote events running through the week. Libraries are being encouraged to plan their own events, and organisers have suggested some ideas to help get you started – from recycling mornings and energy advice clinics to a full-on eco festival and author events. Services are also advised to approach local partners to see what oppor- tunities there are for collaboration. Hinna said: “Consider ways to incorporate sustainable thinking within your messag- es to your networks, members, students and library users. Everyone is geared in some way to do better and taking green action in this week can help plant a seed of inspiration to those who need a little nudge.
Time 11:40 - 12:00 12:00 - 12:10 Event Coffee break and networking.
Plenary presentation: Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework. Launching the Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. Yvonne Morris, Projects and Programmes Manager, CILIP.
Panel discussion: Writing a sustainability/climate action plan.
George Welch-Williams, Sustainability Officer, Whipps Cross and Mile End Hospitals.
Georgina Wilson-Powell founder and editor of Pebble Magazine.
Vicky Clarke, Head of Libraries, Blackpool.
Sarah Vansnick, Head of Preservation & Conservation at Trinity College Dublin and joined by a speaker from health and school libraries.
Lunch 16:30 - 16:40
Keynote 2: AI and Sustainability by Gordon Johnstone, Scottish AI Alliance. Audience Q&A. Chaired by Piers Torday, Society of Authors,
14.40 - 14.50 14:50 - 15:40
Comfort break and Move to breakout rooms.
Parallels
Parallel One – Culture Nature Project: Speakers from libraries that participated in the Culture Nature project, a partnership between Libraries
Green Libraries Week 2025 Green Libraries Week map and audience input. Hinna Vayani, Associate Project Manager, CILIP.
16:40 Roundup and conference closes.
Whether it is an information session on energy efficiency, a recycling morning, a craft session, watching a documentary on sustainability or giving out seed packets, any type of activity to inspire the sector – no matter how big or small, will help make a difference.
“Reach out to local partners and organi- sations for collaboration around the green action or sustainability. Through teamwork and personal inspiration, use your green imagination to come up with ideas for events or use our map for creative inspira- tion to see what other libraries are planning to host this year.”
You can download free assets, including posters and social media templates to help you promote your Green Libraries Week events. To find out more about how to get involved and download the assets, visit
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Connected and Natural England. Chaired by Sarah Mears MBE, Libraries Connected.
Parallel Two – Tackling climate misinformation and disinformation. Shohail Ismail, Met Office. Chaired by Laragh Quinney, National Library of Scotland
Parallel Three – Organisational Transformation – Working towards Net Zero: Dan Hall, Sustainability Engagement Officer, University College London. Michelle Wake, Site Libraries Manager and Senior Librarian, UCL School of Pharmacy.
Speaker on digital decarbonisation TBC. Chaired by David Prosser, Research Libraries UK (RLUK).
15:40 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30
Coffee break and networking.
Plenary presentation: Professional registration and climate justice Addressing climate justice in a submission for CILIP Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. Kirsten MacQuarrie, Sector Development Manager for CILIP Scotland, in conversation with Professional Registration Assessors Chaired by Emily Cross, Professional Services Officer, CILIP.
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