MNA � National Library of Iran along with four other libraries named as runners-up at IFLA (The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Green Library Award 2018.







Established in 2016 by IFLA�s Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB), the event has two objectives: to reward the best Green Library submission that communicates the library�s commitment to environmental sustainability; and to create awareness of libraries� social responsibility and leadership in environmental education.

Out of 32 submissions sent to the event, China�s Foshan Library was announced as the winner while organizers recognized five other libraries as runners-up; namely, the National Library and Archives of Iran, Hungary�s Jozsef Attila County and City Library, Romania�s Biblioteca Comunala Sirna, Croatia�s National and University Library, Kenya�s USIU-Africa Library.

According to IFLA website, the National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, have created something new and useful for every library; a checklist to evaluate a green library. Evaluating is important when planning and developing services and functions. It is interesting since the project is working on general guidelines more than on a single building. There are indicators so the study clarifies the existing situation, highlights success but also the needs. This could serve libraries as a roadmap towards becoming a green library.