Library of things

sustainability and conscious consumption

Abstract

This article reports the experience of the process of implementing the Library of Things, focusing on sustainability and conscious consumption, to add sustainable values and new practices for cost reduction. The study was carried out at the Information and Knowledge Center (CIC) of the Carlos Milito Professional Education Center of Senac in Alagoas. The present study is an analysis of actions carried out through the Library
of Things project still in development, whose general objective is to discuss the possibilities of implementing a library with non-bibliographic materials, through sustainable practices, aiming at reducing unnecessary costs for the Institution, meeting the needs of employees in the shared use of unused equipment and materials. As
specific objectives, it is intended to analyze which existing resources in the sectors can be used collaboratively; identify, based on this measurement, the reduction of costs with the purchase of equipment and materials and the
waste of these materials; and reflect on the results of the practices adopted in relation to the proper use and the reuse of products and equipment. The methodology had a qualitative approach with an interpretative basis. Regarding methodological procedures, the analysis of reports of Senac in Alagoas collaborators, images and photographic records that expose the visual identity of the library was conducted. The analysis was based on the researchers’ studies: Carvalho (2016); Botsman and Rogers (2011), among others. From the data analysis, it was verified the importance of adopting sustainable practices in the corporate environment and enabling the construction of other projects and cultural changes about sustainability.