Greening at Bucknell University Library and IT

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Greening at Bucknell UniversityLibrary and IT

• Bill Burkholder
• burkholder_at_bucknell.edu
• Monna Rarig
• mrarig_at_bucknell.edu

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Outline

• What were doing at Bucknell
• Resources for you to use
• Sharing exercise
• There will be a quiz!

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Bucknell Environmental Center
Campus Greening Initiatives
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Campus Greening Initiatives Links
Campus Greening Links
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• Renewable Energy
• Beginning in 2000, Bucknell began purchasing wind
  power to supplement its on site power
  generation.  As of January 2008, wind power
  represents 100 of Bucknells purchased energy,
  for a total of approximately 4 million kilowatt
  hours per year.

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Energy Use Intensity Map
Environmental Assessment project seeks to create
greater awareness of resource consumption on
campus.  This map of energy use by Bucknell's
buildings was constructed by Eric Fournier '08 
who participated on the Energy Assessment Team.
Bertrand Library is one of the top energy users
on campus.
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List generated from Staff Email in September
(prior to expo)

• Going GREEN in Library IT
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• All my Banner training manuals are being offered
  as PDF files from myBucknell.
• I only print when I absolutely have to, and I
  recycle all white paper and unwanted flyers.
• Student Employee Program has done the following
  things so far
• All plate service purchased for our annual
  Student Fall training was eco-friendly
• New Student Photo ID Cards for Library IT
  students have eco-friendly (non-vinyl) clips
• We are working on moving all student and
  supervisor materials into a myBucknell channel
  instead of printing paper copies of manuals,
  reference sheets, etc each year
• One simple thing that I have done is set my
  default printer setting to print double-sided.
  That way, virtually everything that I print is
  double-sided.
• This is not relative to my department however, I
  would like to see a discontinuation of the many
  event-announcement flyers that come through the
  shipping department each week. We dutifully sort
  them and place them in mail slots for people to
  retrieve and throw into the recycling box without
  a glanceI know thats what I do. All event
  information is available online and we do not
  need to receive paper notices. Library-wide,
  everyone does not need a paper calendar (a BU
  calendar plus the paper refills some of us order
  every year) in addition to our Zimbra calendars.
  Perhaps these should be printed and distributed
  by request only.
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Just ILL and Shipping initiatives

• We are doing several things to be greener in
  ILL and shipping
•  Instead of printing out overdue notices for BU
  books that we have lent to other libraries (and
  using window envelopes and postage), beginning
  with the September notices I send them
  electronically. I believe that I printed and sent
  only two out of the thirty or so that needed to
  be processed most recently.
• OCLC IFM stats are gathered each month. We used
  to print out several Excel sheets of libraries,
  article info, amount paid, etc. Now, I download
  the stats and save them in a folder on my
  computer, but I dont print the full borrowing or
  lending reports. Instead, I created a form on
  which to track them month to month.
• In shipping, every week we used a half sheet of
  paper to write down the amount of UPS charges for
  ILL material. Again, I created a form and now
  have a full twelve months worth of statistics on
  each sheet of paper.
• We used to have one manila folder for each
  institution that was sent an invoice for borrowed
  material now I file them by year instead of by
  individual library or company, which saves
  hundreds of folders from being used/discarded.
• ILL lending used to use 4x11 (approx) cards to
  mark books that are to be shipped via UPS/IDS.
  The pull slip that we place in the book has the
  IDS number on it anyway, so now we simply write
  the number at the top of the pull slip and put it
  in the book so that it can be seen easily by the
  person doing the shipping each day. We still have
  the existing cards but, by not using them in the
  first place, we will not have to replace them
  when they get torn/wear out.
• We changed from jiffy bags to a lighter
  bubble-material ULine bag. Not only does it
  reduce the weight of the bag, we no longer
  produce the shredded jiffy bag material that is
  thrown away, and the ULine bags have stickier
  flaps, so we dont have to tape them shut.
• We generate far fewer paper copies of ILL
  articles than ever before. This has been an
  ongoing effort in ILL for several years and we
  continue to try to scan more and copy less.
• As an initiative, I would like to see both ILL
  and EZ-Borrow create and use some kind of book
  labeling system vs. the current use of full-sized
  book bands (EZ-B) and half-sheet pull slips
  (ILL), with all the tape involved as well.

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More Staff Initiatives

• I've recycled about 200 CDs and 10 lbs of dead AA
  and AAA batteries.  I'm also doing my best to
  refrain from ordering bottled water for events
  that need to be catered for our group, and the
  amount of petroleum used to produce a bottle of
  water is 1/4 of the amount the bottle contains
  (to produce a 12 oz bottle of water costs 3 oz of
  oil).  Since water fountains are available in our
  building, the bottled water seems unnecessary.
• Ive really cut down the amount of material I
  print.   For the most part, Ive done away with
  printed handouts for library instruction
  classes.  If I absolutely must use one, I keep it
  as short as possible to fit on one page.  More
  often, I point students to my Netspace if they
  want the handout.  That accomplishes the
  additional purpose of making sure they know how
  to access their own as well as others public
  Netspace.   
• Also, I prefer not to keep paper files, since
  Ive got most of my stuff stored electronically. 
  I guess Im getting more used to reading things
  off my computer screen, too!
• As for suggestions, I heard about a campus
  initiative for bikes that could be used on
  campus.  That would be great!  Also, its been
  mentioned beforetheres a lot of print publicity
  materials for campus events that could be
  eliminated. 
• Im printing only those items that need to be
  printed and electronically filing documents I am
  also printing back-to-back.  My only issue with
  this is breaking old habits!
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• I help to green the Library and IT by making sure
  the newspapers are recycled. Also, instead of
  using new paper, I try to use scraps (like the
  ones that come with the periodicals) for notes
  and things.
• I also use the comics from the withdrawn
  newspapers for wrapping paper.
• I also think it's great that we have electronic
  and online resources, which saves paper. 
• Duplex printing is great and I think all of the
  printers should be set to automatically print
  double-sided.

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Current Greening Efforts Heres the list we
recently sent to Educause

• Print wisely is an initiative that tracks pages
  printed in campus labs based on patron login. The
  quota is 500 pages. When a student logs in to a
  lab computer a box pops up informing them of the
  number of pages they have printed to date
  (declining balance). At this time we are not
  charging for pages exceeding the 500 page quota.
  Page counters are reset at the end of each
  semester.
• Printers are set to print double sided.
• Limit the number of organizational print
  publications. Emphasis is on digital
  publications.
• Encourage staff to create/maintain documentation
  in digital format. 
• Turn off office lights when away from office. 
• Print verses digital regarding our library
  holdings which will be based on collection
  development policies. 
• Increase access to digital resources. 
• We asked the Café to replaced plastic clam shell
  containers with small plastic bags. 

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List, cont

• We request biodegradable plates for catering
  services when applicable. 
• Reduced stacks lighting timers from 30 minutes to
  10 minutes. 
• Replaced all ballasts in overhead lighting with
  energy efficient ballasts. 
• Provide recycling containers throughout the
  buildings and at workstations. 
• Recycle print materials. (Books, Journals,
  Newspapers, etc.) Recently recycled 4,685 lbs of
  print materials in December  - Not through the
  University, but via a community recycling center
• Recycle all computer/server/printer hardware. 
• Implement server virtualization. We currently
  have 75 virtual servers. 
• Consider SaaS (software as a service) when
  applicable.

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Library and IT Expo
A virtual server is a method of partitioning a
physical server into multiple servers such that
each has the appearance and capabilities of
running as a physical server.
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75 Virtual Servers
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White Board for suggestions
GREEN Tips Ideas Shared at the Lib IT Expo

• Plan GREEN before building a new addition, etc
• More electronic resources
• Use recycled paper for all printers copiers
• All printers should be set to print double-sided
• Add greening tip of the month to the Library
  Blog
• Turn in assignments electronically
• No hand-outs!
• No trays in cafeteria
• Universalize duplex printing all across campus as
  a default setting
• Use One Note 2007
• Dont print reports!
• Turn lights off (rooms not being used)
• Have a No Print Day!
• Print Awareness box on all staff PCs
• More carpooling high occupancy lots
• Easier access to recycling bins for campus
  offices other than Library IT

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March 18, 2008 List page 1

• Rainwater runoff irrigation
• Self-flush or more efficient toilets
• Automatic faucets
• Coating on windows/UV filters
• Campaign for eReports only, eliminating printed
  paper reports (be they financial, tracking,
  processing, etc.)
• Campaign for eForms onlyno paper forms for
  requests!
• Campaign for eMailings no printed
  promotions/mailings
• Get 100 recycled paper in our printers and
  copiers
• Get non-bleached napkins and paper towels in use
  in building exclusively
• Get a campus re-use areaalternately, create our
  own re-use area (where you can take perfectly
  usable items you may no longer need in your
  office but could be of use to others.  Sort of
  like in the staff roommaybe we sort of have this
  already?)
• Power Stripping to allow for full power out in
  staff areas
• Campaign for Im out/Lights out in office areas
• Stop printing circ receipts.  Possibly stop
  stamping books (info readily available online for
  vast majority of patrons)
• Market against screen savers, decreasing time to
  black on monitors
• Print free day
• Promote carpooling in the department somehow by
  facilitating awareness of who lives where and
  might want to?
• Get some LIT bikes?
• Get motion sensor lights in the group studies. 
  Or other areas that are set apart and where
  lights could be unintentionally left on all day.

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March 18, 2009 Page 2

• Perhaps based on campus usage, send regular
  communications to community on what campus paper
  consumption is looking like?
• Consider printer release units that require
  someone to walk up and release their job (tends
  to eliminate multiple printing)
• Do we have adequate dishware in our staff kitchen
  to discourage use of disposables.  
• Are we going to distribute light bulbs to staff
  for task lights that are energy efficient?
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• Are library computers (lab machines) powered off
  at night?  Could they be?  Could they power
  themselves off after they get a fresh image?
• Are library printers/copiers fully powered off at
  night?
• Press for computer sellers to eliminate
  unnecessary components in computers ordered---for
  example, I think each computer may come with a
  set of CDs and instruction manuals, just like a
  single home purchase.  This all goes straight to
  the dumpster I suspect.  Other campuses have
  attempted to press sellers to bundle orders to
  also limit packing materials (ie multiple cpus in
  one box)
• While beyond our scopeI sure wish theyd go to
  payroll deduction for ID card purchases rather
  than do such a hefty mailing each month for
  bills.  If nothing elseskip the return envelope
  and just let people re-use the envelope it came
  in.
• End printing of specialty paper tablets for LIT. 
  Encourage Admin Services to create over-run
  tablets from paper remains as well as mistakes. 
  Or, if we must have these, purchase unprinted (no
  logo) tablets
• Given the campus greening representative who
  spoke at admin forum had stats for energy
  consumption in our buildingperhaps we want to
  get our hands on these and then just raise
  awareness to bring down electrical usage.say,
  trying to beat last years figure for a given
  month
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• Next cycle I think we should campaign for a
  window replacement for the building.  I only
  recently learned that the facilities folks who
  work in our building have been asking for some
  time.
• Remove lighting in aisles in the stacks every
  other tube
• Remove lights on main switch, so we can turn off
  some but not others
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March 18, 2009 Page 3

• Better temp controls
• Composting
• Re-use more
• Motion-detector for lights
• Ambient sensor lights
• Timer lights
• Turn-off lights when room is not in use
• Turn off computers at night
• Electronic Forms submit online rather than
  printing the pdf
• Encourage staff to utilize our portal for
  communication - especially for events
• Paper/plastic products used by dining service
  must be recyclable
• More recycle containers on campus
• Print wisely on all computers
• Investigate more recycling not restrict paper
• No more post-it sessions
• Auto-duplex printing
• Power down monitors sooner as part of the image
• Clarification about when we can shut-down
  computers
• Publicize battery disposal process

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March 18, 2009 Page 4

• Is our plumbing efficient?
• Pay for parking to encourage carpooling and
  walking
• Study carrels be more efficiently lighted
• Bring your own mug to events
• Do not offer water
• Soy based plastic
• Public safety fleet - hybrid all Bucknell cars
• Brainstorming efforts are still important!
• Awareness just keeping this in the front of
  peoples minds
• Synergy - as a result and new ideas are generated
• Good will Everyone has the opportunity to
  PERSONALLY feel good about his/her efforts

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Tools

• Paper Calculator
• http//www.edf.org/papercalculator/ This tool
  will help you quantify the benefits of better
  paper choices. The Paper Calculator shows the
  environmental impacts of different papers across
  their full lifecycle.
• Energy Calculator
• http//energyaudit-sdge.sempra.com/appcalc/pg1.asp
  ?ID0
• You can use this site to determine the
  approximate energy consumption and cost for most
  home appliances
• Eating Green Calculator
• http//www.cspinet.org/EatingGreen/calculator.html
  
• Effects of your diet on your health and the
  environment

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More Tools

• Personal Emissions Calculator
• http//www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/calculator/i
  nd_calculator.html
• Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate
  of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your
  familys greenhouse gas emissions. Then move on
  to the next section of the calculator to explore
  actions you and/or your family can take to lower
  your emissions while reducing your energy and
  waste disposal costs. For each action you choose
  to take, the calculator displays the amount of
  emissions you could avoid and how that amount
  relates to your total emissions.

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Pop Quiz

• Question 1 What would your annual dollar
  savings be if you replace five 75-watt
  incandescent light bulbs with 25-watt ENERGY STAR
  lights
• Answer 60
• You'll get the same amount of light for less
  energy and lower monthly bills. By replacing the
  five most frequently used lights in your home
  with ENERGY STAR qualified lighting, you can save
  about 60 each year in energy costs.

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Pop Quiz

• Question 2 Whats the savings in annual energy
  costs that Bucknell realized when virtualizing 75
  servers?
• Answer 49,642.00
• Energy consumption is a critical issue for IT
  organizations today, whether the goal is to
  reduce cost, save the environment or keep your
  datacenter running. In the United States alone,
  datacenters consumed 4.5 billion worth of
  electricity in 2006. Industry analyst Gartner1
  estimates that over the next 5 years, most
  enterprise data centers will spend as much on
  energy (power and cooling) as they do on hardware
  infrastructure

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Pop Quiz

• Question 3 How much Cash and Time would you
  save per year by paying 10 paper bills online?
• Answer 50.00 and 5 hours
• Keep the Green in Your Wallet
• If youre still paying bills the old fashioned
  way writing checks, stuffing envelopes, licking
  stamps and mailing youre not only losing
  precious time, youre spending money that you
  could use to buy something you really want.

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Resources

• ALA Task Force on the EnvironmentSocial
  Responsibilities Round TableAmerican Library
  Association
• Objectives
• Promote awareness of environmental issues within
  ALA
• Unite librarians and information professionals
  for mutual benefit and support
• Provide TFOE members with opportunities for
  career development, skills enhancement, and
  leadership experiences
• Facilitate networking among peers and
  professional associates
• Provide services, programs and publications that
  assist TFOE members and others in their careers,
  workplaces, homes and communities.

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National/Local Campaigns

• Forests are our friends!Woodsy has been
  America's environmental champion since 1970, and
  is most recognized for his wise request, "Give a
  hoot. Don't pollute." Caring, friendly, and wise,
  Woodsy Owl is a whimsical fellow and he's got his
  heart set on motivating kids to form healthy,
  lasting relationships with nature.
• "Lend a hand care for the land! (Woodsys
  current motto)
• United States Forest Service

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Dont Mess with Texas
Hey boys, Real Texans Dont Litter
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Litterbug.org
In 1952, PRC created the Litterbug character and
coined the phrase "Don't Be A Litterbug."  To
this day, the Litterbug icon is an
internationally recongized symbol.  The Litterbug
is a registered service mark.
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Keep America Beautiful

• Keep America Beautiful
• Almost three decades ago, Keep America Beautiful
  created a powerful visual image to dramatize how
  litter and other forms of environmental pollution
  were hurting America, and how litter was every
  individual's responsibility.
• Keep America Beautiful's landmark public service
  ad, which featured the now-famous face and tear
  of the actor Iron Eyes Cody, first aired on Earth
  Day 1971. It was titled People Start Pollution,
  People Can Stop It, and it went on to become one
  of the most successful and memorable campaigns in
  advertising history. This public service ad
  which became widely known as the Crying
  Indianad and the several versions that
  followed, are credited with helping to fuel the
  fledgling environmental movement in this country.
• Keep America Beautiful's follow-up PSA, titled
  Back By Popular Neglect, first aired on Earth
  Day (April 21) 1998. It recalls the famous face
  and tear of Iron Eyes Cody, and delivers a strong
  message about litter prevention and individual
  responsibility. It was adapted to include
  information about the 1999 Great American
  Cleanup.

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An Inconvenient Truth

• Humanity is sitting on a ticking time bomb. If
  the vast majority of the world's scientists are
  right, we have just ten years to avert a major
  catastrophe that could send our entire planet
  into a tail-spin of epic destruction involving
  extreme weather, floods, droughts, epidemics and
  killer heat waves beyond anything we have ever
  experienced.

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We want to end on a positive note!

• Keep talking about it!

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Your Ideas