Feb 25 2009
Research Paper Topic
Oops, I think I forgot to post this it was just saved. For my research topic I’d like to explore the idea of sustainable libraries. By this I mean libraries which have taken a step towards lowering their ecological impact, reusing buildings or existing structures, and intelligent design.
I am strongly interested in technology and how libraries are ensuring sustainability throughout their library. A database server produces nearly the same amount of carbon emissions as a car idling. Many companies are realizing the importance of reducing their technological ecological impact by running on green servers. As huge hubs of online information and research it is important for libraries to pursue renewable energy resources for their technology.
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