Presenters/Authors: Ife Grady, NCCU, Clark Nall, ECU and Nina Exner, NC A&T University North Carolina Library Association 58th NCLA Biennial Conference

Depends on who you ask… Like the blindfolded men and the elephant

3 tenets of sustainability Environment Economy Equity

A “Green” Job?

G enerating and storing renewable energy R ecycling existing materials E nergy efficient product manufacturing, distribution, construction, installation and maintenance E ducation compliance and awareness N atural and sustainable product manufacturing

Environmental Engineers Environmental Scientists and Hydrologists Construction Managers Insulation workers Interior Designers

Save and create 3.5 million jobs Stimulate the renewable energy industry Undertake weatherization program Increase college affordability Invest in new infrastructure

Plenty of new resources out there: GreenFile Tons of new books Websites, blogs, periodicals, & more

Find the green in older resources too: Business Source Premier Gale Virtual Reference Library NetLibrary Even PBS videos (like “Feeding and Fueling the World: Healthier Alternatives for Planet Earth”)

Green movement Green technology Environmentalism Sustainable architecture, sustainable living, etc. Organic farming, organic gardening

Clean energy investment Global warming Waste minimization Social responsibility in business Ecology

GreenFile SimplyMap Business Source Premier Morningstar Investment Research Center

How can I 'green' my business? Find examples of other businesses' greening attempts. Business Source thesaurus terms: Green Business Business enterprises -- Environmental aspects Process terms “Conservation of natural resources,” “Remanufacturing,” “Product recovery”, etc. Economic accountability/analysis also an issue Environmental economics Environmental accounting

I think my business is pretty green already, but I want to get the message out to the greenies. What are some strategies I can use? Consider "Green marketing" thesaurus term in Business Source Premier In GreenFile, subject terms allow for more narrow definitions such as "Advertising -- Green products" and "Eco-labeling."

How do I know what regions are the best for targeting with eco-services? SimplyMap data items: Buy food labeled as natural or organic Home Heating Fuel: Solar Energy

I have a manufacturing business and we want to expand into some green product lines. What are some examples of products in development? Try Business Source terms like: Green Technology Green Products Sustainable Engineering Natural Products Recycled Products Remanufacturing

How can I invest in sustainable businesses? You can screen funds in Morningstar Under "Special Fund Types" use "Socially Conscious Funds." Note: That's not just eco-funds! Combine with an industry like "Energy" to target green growth areas Consider the Business Source thesaurus terms Clean energy investment Also “Clean energy industries" for industry research

Where can I find green jobs? On normal job listings, plus specialty job boards like the American Solar Energy Society’s job board ( then choose Jobs)

What education options are out there for green jobs? There are targeted programs at many schools Central Carolina Community College NCSU Many schools also have green classes within a degree Broad environment-oriented degrees like NCSU or A&T's environmental engineering programs The Community College system is discussing starting a "Code Green" project for green training statewide.

I am interested in organic farming. Use Agricola to identify books and articles on organic farming Books on entrepreneurship and small business administration will help with business aspects In Business Source Premier, try the subjects Organic Farming Organic foods Sustainable Agriculture

Where can I get information about renewable energy resources? The US Department of Energy has a for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy In Business Source Premier, try the subjects Renewable energy resources Wind power Solar energy Hydroelectric power plants

I’m interested in recycling as a business. The NC Department of Commerce offers assistance for recycling businesses ateYourBusiness/WhyNC/Incentives/RecyclingAssistan ce/ In Business Source Premier, try the subjects Recycling (waste, etc.) Sustainable development Recycling industry

Where can I find information about green construction? Subject Heading: Sustainable building—Design and construction There are some good websites: US Green Building Council Sustainable Building Resource Directory In Business Source Premier, try the subjects Sustainable building and sustainable architecture

For more information contact: Ife Grady, NCCU, Clark Nall, ECU, Nina Exner, NC A&T University,