Uni Göttingen, Klein und Neumann

Sustainability

Die SUB Göttingen engagiert sich für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Sinne der Nachhaltigkeitsziele der Vereinten Nationen. Seit 2023 verfolgt sie mit einer eigenen Nachhaltigkeitsleitlinie konkrete Maßnahmen für ökologische, soziale und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung.

Sustainability at the SUB Göttingen

The SUB Göttingen has set itself the goal of implementing the Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDG) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 within its own area of responsibility. In September 2023, it adopted its own sustainability guidelines.

Sustainable development thrives on communication and cooperation. The SUB Göttingen is a member of the Green Library Network, in which academic libraries are organized on the topic of sustainability.

The "SUB AG Nachhaltigkeit (AG NH)" (e-mail) is responsible for identifying in-house measures at the SUB Göttingen. The SUB AG NH works closely with the Green Office of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.

Sustainable offers of the SUB Göttingen

Scanning service provided by the Göttingen Digitisation Centre (GDZ)
Reusable cups can be used in Café SUB, with a 20 cent discount for doing so (provided by the Studierendenwerk Göttingen)
Bring your own water bottles and fill them up with clean tap water for free at the taps in the toilets (Refill-Station).
Free access to sanitary facilities
Free access to IT and digital services – for example, internet, PCs and digital services
Free and reliable access to electricity and lighting (LED) for reading, studying and working
Waste separation systems are available in internal and public areas
Bicycle parking spaces in the immediate vicinity (bicycles as an alternative to cars)
Good accessibility to the library by public transport (close to the train station and bus stops)

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Provision of information and media in the form of books, magazines, databases, self-study resources, consultation hours, guided tours and training courses. This gives everyone the opportunity to improve their living conditions and develop new skills for school and work.
Shared use of learning spaces. This saves energy.
- Work cubicles and book trolleys.
- Parent-child room for students.
- Digital Creative Space (DCS) for interactive group work.
- Large workroom.
- PC and workstation areas.
Audio and video equipment rental for students and staff. This saves costs and avoids production and waste.
3D printing for the production of spare parts. This facilitates repairs and avoids new purchases and waste.
Bicycle repair station. This makes repairs easier on the back and encourages people to switch from cars to bikes.
Informations- und Medienbereitstellung in Form von Büchern, Zeitschriften, Datenbanken, Selbstlernangebote, Sprechstunden, Führungen und Schulungen. Das eröffnet allen die Chance, Lebensbedingungen zu verbessern und neue Fähigkeiten für Schule und Beruf zu entwickeln.
Gemeinsame Nutzung von Lernräumen. Das spart Energie.
- Arbeitskabinen und Bücherwagen
- Eltern-Kind-Raum für Studierende
- Digital Creative Space (DCS) für interaktive Gruppenarbeit
- Großarbeitsraum
- PC- und Arbeitsplatzbereiche
Audio- und Videogeräteverleih für Studierende und Mitarbeitende. Das spart Kosten und vermeidet Herstellung und Müll.
3D-Druck zur Herstellung von Ersatzteilen. Das erleichtert Reparatur und vermeidet Neubeschaffung und Müll.
Fahrradreparaturstation. Das erleichtert rückenschonend die Reparatur und fördert das Umsteigen vom Auto aufs Rad.

Scanning instead of copying or printing
- Free use of book scanners with storage option on USB stick or sending to email inbox (for students)
- Scan tents for optimised scanning with smartphones
- Multifunction devices are equipped with environmentally friendly paper (Blauer Engel)
Every year in March, Göttingen University Library takes part in Earth Hour, the largest global climate and environmental protection campaign organised by the WWF.

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Use of the VSN company subscription
Tips for library staff on saving energy and resources
Environmental management in the library (timers, LEDs)
Book transport service Germany (BTD)
With its central location, Göttingen State and University Library serves as the main hub for delivery and recipient libraries in many federal states. Transport flows are bundled to reduce costs and delivery times.
Nutzung des VSN-Firmen-Abo
Tipps zum Energie- und Ressourcensparen für das Bibliothekspersonal
Umwelt-Management in der Bibliothek (Zeitschaltuhren, LED)
Büchertransportdienst Deutschland (BTD)
Die SUB Göttingen mit ihrer zentralen Lage fungiert als Hauptumschlagbasis (HUB) für Liefer- und Empfängerbibliotheken vieler Bundesländer. Die Transportströme werden dadurch gebündelt, um Kosten und Lieferzeiten zu reduzieren.

The AG NH participates as a guest in the meetings of the Senate Commission for Climate Protection and Sustainability (KfKN).
The AG NH works closely and in coordination with the Green Office of the University of Göttingen.
Publications of the SUB AG NH at Zenodo
Poster campaigne on waste prevention and waste separation
Insect pasture in front of the Central Library to promote wild bees and insects on campus
Visualisation of the ‘Solarpunk’ genre with the help of a Zotero group
‘Sustainability at the SUB Göttingen’ competition for students

SUB Göttingen supports the Göttinger Saatgut-Bibliothek, a private initiative launched by two employees. In addition to open-pollinated seeds from crop and vegetable plants, the library also lends seeds from the climate-resilient perennials in the insect pasture in front of the Central Library to interested citizens free of charge.

Contakt Göttinger Saatgut-Bibliothek (E-Mail)