Libraries in the Doughnut Economy

Authors

Monika Antonelli, Minnesota State University, MankatoFollow
Rene Tanner, Rollins CollegeFollow
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library SystemFollow
Adrian K. Ho, University of ChicagoFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5981-0097

Document Type

Book

Publication Date

2022

Abstract

This chapter unpacks the principles behind Doughnut Economics and explains how libraries can lead a long overdue social transition by incorporating the principles into their policies and operations. The actualization of Doughnut Economics will bring about a positive transformation of people’s behavior, which in turn will shift the focus of the economy from unfettered growth and opportunistic monetization to the well-being of people and biodiversity on the planet. In addition, libraries can help facilitate a redistribution of wealth in its various forms by supporting and promoting knowledge sharing. The chapter concludes with a discussion of five simple acts that drive home the need to put people’s well-being and sustainability at the center of our economic model.

Published In

Antonelli, M., Tanner, R., Aldrich, R. S., and Ho A. K. (2022). Libraries in the Doughnut Economy. In Tanner, R., Aldrich, R. S. & Antonelli, M. & Ho, A. K. (Eds.). Sustainability in Libraries: Programs and Practices. ALA Editions.

Publication Title

Libraries & Sustainability: Programs and Practices for Community Impact

ISSN

978-0-8389-3647-4