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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