Systematic Mapping of Green Technology Research Trends in Libraries

Abstract Increasing awareness of the enviromental crisis and climate change has driven various sectors, including libraries, to adopt principles of green technology and sustainable libraries. This article aims to map research trends on green technology in libraries using bibliometric analysis. The study employs a systematic approach with the data taken from three databases: Emerald, Wiley, and Proquest. In this study, data was gathered by searching for keywords like “green library” AND “technology” and “sustainable technology” AND “library,” targeting titles and abstracts of articles published between 2015 and 2024. This initial search produced 22,786 articles, which were then carefully narrowed down to a final selection of 57 articles. The results of the study show that publications on green technology in libraries remain limited, with peak in 2019. Visual analysis shows that sustainability is a central theme, closely linked to libraries, sustainable development and green libraries. In addition the study recommends further research on topic such as carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and e-waste management. This research also identifies the most productive authors, countries, and journals in the field.