The Jolly Librarian is all in favor of helping our planet. So in the spirit of Earth Day, here are some reading/writing tips that might help you do your part to conserve our resources:

• Check books out from the library instead of buying them. I have to admit that this is not something I regularly do. So I try to make sure that, for every book I buy, I donate one to the library.
• Limit how much you print out on copiers and printers. Many of us print out way more than we actually need. While it may be a little more time consuming to skim over an article to see if it’s necessary before printing out, it does save paper. And you only have to look around the library to see how much paper is used each day. Also ask yourself: Does every PowerPoint have to printed out from my course shell? Couldn’t I just take notes instead (which may actually increase your learning of the material)?
• Recycle the paper you do use.
• Use the online library resources. Save gas and don’t pollute by conducting research in your own home.

Tell me if you have any good tips for saving the planet!