The impact of Green Information Literacy of library staff to establish green library movements in the library, Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA)

Abstract

With the existence of green library concept, the field of library science could change its Scenario into a different angel. Being a multi -faceted approach, this concept deals also with the green information literacy. Green information literacy is not only gathering literature related to green concept but also enhancing a self – awareness on the concept among the staff and users. As a new trend in Sri Lankan perspective, green concept functions in few libraries. As the heart of the governing institution, SLIDA library is rich with green practices. As a result, SLIDA was rewarded with the green award in 2018. The information literacy and the awareness on green concept is needed for such an achievement. Therefore, the sole objective of this study was to identify the impact of green information literacy of library staff to establish green concept in the library. 5 main fields namely, library building, collection, information systems, practices and programs or services were investigated when interviewing the library staff to measure their green information literacy covering 23 green indicators. The data were collected through the answers given in the interview. Accordingly, green information literacy was evaluated with simple calculation. The collected data revealed that the library staff has a great concern on the concept and what they should do in the library achieve the green goal of the institution. The library adheres to many green practices among which following a green policy has become the most prominent factor which enhance their green enthusiasm and literacy of them. Accordingly, the level of green information literacy among the staff was in a satisfactory level as they follow the green policy while practicing green theories in the library environment and the institutional premises. Hence, all these depict that the green information literacy directly affect the green movements in the library. Keywords: Green information literacy, Green concept, Green award, Libraries