Sustainability

Supporting University led initiatives

The Library supports the University's Sustainability Agenda and environmental policies.

Here are some of the ways in which we do this:

  • Recycling: Facilities are available at all libraries and waste bins have been removed from staff offices to promote recycling
  • All libraries have motion sensors for lighting and automatic switch off for PC clusters
  • Water machines are provided, but our users are expected to bring a reusable cup or bottle
  • Black and white and double sided printing are the default print options.
  • Printed library guides have been kept to a minimum and where possible text is written in a future proofed manner
  • Recycled note paper is left near all SHARP printers
  • Furniture is reused wherever possible and modular options are considered when purchasing new furniture to create different configuration options
  • SensusAccess - is a self-service solution which allows all BU students and staff to automatically convert documents into a different format, including converting materials into audio books (MP3 and DAISY), e-books (EPUB, EPUB3 and Mobi) and digital Braille. The service can also be used to convert inaccessible documents such as image-only PDF files, JPG pictures and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations into more accessible and less tricky formats

Library users can minimize their environmental impact by:

  • Using the recycle bins and reducing the number of items placed in the landfill bins
  • Take the stairs, rather than the lift to save energy
  • Buy a re-usable water bottle to fill up at the water dispenser
  • Think before you print! Always print on both sides of paper
  • Place spoilt or unwanted one-sided print jobs for others to write on
  • Bring us your stamps so that we can donate them to charity
  • Read our guidelines on our donations and gifts policy

Additional Library provisions

  • If you have a PLSP in place you have access to the assistive technology rooms
  • The library provides rooms to meet privately with student mentors
  • If you have a PLSP in place we provide a book collection service
  • Regular Pop-up hubs provided by the SU, Go Wales, Careers Unit
  • We provide information on wellbeing and mindfulness
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