Seeds of Sustainability
Roles and Practices of Seed Libraries
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.29173/pathfinder89Keywords:
seed library, community engagement, sustainability, library programming, collectionsAbstract
Seed libraries are becoming an increasingly common feature within public and academic libraries in North America, but the formal literature on this topic remains limited. This review explores the context of seed libraries, including the ecological and legal underpinnings of seed saving; community outreach in libraries through the 'library of things'; food security and sustainability initiatives; and the importance of community partnerships to the success of seed libraries. Common seed library practices within libraries are also illustrated.
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