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Accepted Paper:
The green archive: harnessing the power of environmental history and librarianship to build a sustainable future
Danjuma Saidu
(Federal University Lokoja)
Margaret Ngwuchukwu
(University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
Libraries play a critical role in promoting environmental awareness and sustainability by preserving and disseminating information about environmental history. This paper explores the intersection between environmental history and librarianship.
Paper long abstract:
"The Green Archive: Harnessing the Power of Environmental History and Librarianship to Build a Sustainable Future" is a research paper that explores the potential of merging the fields of environmental history and librarianship to promote sustainability. The paper argues that environmental history and librarianship share a common goal of preserving and organizing information for future generations, and that this commonality can be harnessed to promote sustainability.
The paper examine the current state of the environment and the urgent need for sustainable practices. It then discusses the role of archives in preserving and disseminating information, and how this can contribute to a sustainable future. The paper further explores the potential for collaboration between environmental historians and librarians. The authors suggest that librarians can assist environmental historians in identifying and preserving important historical documents related to the environment. Additionally, librarians can help make this information accessible to a wider audience, including policymakers and the general public.
The paper highlights the importance of preserving and disseminating environmental information, and suggests practical ways in which archives can become more sustainable. Ultimately, the paper offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion around environmental sustainability and the role of information in promoting a sustainable future.