Sustainability and Academic Libraries. A story from Denmark
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https://doi.org/10.53377/lq.20154Keywords:
Sustainability; Sustainable Libraries; Academic Libraries; Sustainable Development Goals; Library EngagementAbstract
The University of Southern Denmark has set out its Vision and Strategy and the Library has become an eminent partner in supporting the University in achieving its sustainability ambitions.
This editorial highlights how research libraries support sustainable development and why they are crucial for the achievement of sustainability across the university. It calls attention to national and local projects that the University Library of Southern Denmark works on to promote sustainability in its innovation and day-to-day operations and services.
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