1 Transformation of Library into Green Library: A Study in Indian Perspective Dr. Ashis Biswas (ORCID : https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6120-9073) Librarian, Victoria Institution (College), Kolkata Email : lisbashis@gmail.com Citation : Biswas, Ashis. (2019). Transformation of library into green library: a study in Indian perspective. In A. Chatterjee, S. B. Banerjee, I. Bhattachrya, N. Lahkar, K. P. Majumder & P. Panigrahi (Eds.), Proceedings and papers of IASLIC 32 nd All India Conference 2019 (pp. 104-111). Abstract Purpose: This study discusses the need of protection of environment and energy conservation through green practices. The green practices emphasize on nature conservation, economic and social wellbeing, mental and physical health, and a sustainable future for humans. There is no alternative rather than library which is regarded as social institution to spread the messages about green practices. To do it properly library first of all has to transform itself as green library. Green library is designed to minimize negative impact on the natural environment and maximize indoor environmental quality by means of careful site selection, use of natural construction materials and biodegradable products, conservation of resources (water, energy, paper), and responsible waste disposal (recycling, etc.). It also focuses on social responsibility of library as leader in environmental sustainability. In country like India where rapid growth of population is adversely affecting natural resources and environment the establishment of green libraries is very much essential. Methodology: This study has mainly presented how the libraries can be transformed into green libraries in India following the seven green features, i.e., i) Sustainable Architecture and Design, ii) Site Selection and Planning, iii) Water Conservation, iv) Energy Efficiency, v) Building Materials and Resources, vi) Indoor Environmental Quality, vii) Innovation and Development addressed by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). These features for green building have been taken into consideration for green library. Findings: It has been discussed that to establish green libraries a careful planning is done following the green building code. It requires preparing library building with the provision of water and energy conservation, waste management and healthy indoor air quality. On the other