About
ALIA Green
We are a group aiming to facilitate the networking of librarians who are interested in promoting the principles and practice of sustainability in all Australian libraries. It seeks to support the sharing of knowledge and ideas of environmental sustainability and sustainable practices and resources across all sections of the library sector. Join us on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook.
You can find out more about us on our ALIA page.
Meet the Executive Team
Lauren Markwell
ALIA Green National Convenor
Lauren (she/her) is ALIA Green’s Convenor. Lauren comes with a diverse working background spanning web design, not-for-profit, social enterprise and eCommerce. The common thread amongst it all is my passion for sustainability, lifelong learning, and the transformative power of an education. She loves public libraries and their role as community hubs and third spaces, driving environmental and social change by providing free access to knowledge and resources for everyone. When not thinking about libraries and sustainability, she is usually found climbing a mountain, hiking for days in the bush, in the garden, or playing with my 7 year old puppy, Callie. She keen for ALIA Green to share effective sustainable practices in a way that inspires you.
Jack Walter Kelly
ALIA Green National Secretary
Jack (he/him) is ALIA Green’s National Secretary and ALIA SNGG’s National Convenor. Jack is a Research Assistant at the Northern Land Council. Previously, worked in the urban development sector as an Urban Planner in Australia, Cambodia and Nepal. He has a Bachelor of Science in (Human Geography) from the University of Wollongong, a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Sydney and a Graduate Diploma of Information Studies from Charles Sturt University. Jack joined ALIA Green in July. He is passionate about libraries, sustainability and local history, connecting people to information and preserving knowledge for future generations. An avid reader, who enjoys listening to podcasts and music; watching films; attending GLAMR events; meditating, yoga and traveling. He looks forward to building new connections with people in the sector and advancing curiosity, information sharing and networking opportunities.