Towards an environmental open library in the center of Naples. The case of the Library of the Società dei Naturalisti in Napoli

Abstract

In this work, the strategies of the Library of the Società dei Naturalisti in Napoli to promote environmental awareness are described. They are based on three different actions: 1. Highlighting books and other media on Conservationism
through a new section named the open consultation room “Lello Capaldo”, from the renowned environmentalist, whose heirs donated his collection of more than 3,000 volumes to the Library, 2. Creating a circulating book selection, the “Biblioteca Diffusa dell’Ambiente” that will circulate among city schools, specifically directed to kids from 6 to 12 years, 3. producing actions that communicate and spread more sustainable practices, that reduce the ecological footprints of the library, contributing to disseminate good practices among citizens.