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A Mold by Any Other Name: One Librarian's Battle Against a Mold Bloom.
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Smith, Laura Katz – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1997
Describes how library staff at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University cleaned up materials after a mold bloom in the rare book room. Includes advice for controlling mold: set up a hygrothermograph, clean dust from books, set up fans, do a "skin" test at regular intervals, keep windows closed, have dehumidifiers available.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cleaning, Climate Control, Guidelines
Designing Facilities for a High-Tech Future: The OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. Headquarters--A Case Study.
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Pennybacker, Ed – Library Hi Tech, 1987
Discusses issues addressed by OCLC in the construction of its new headquarters. Original design criteria and a retrospective appraisal of solutions are presented in the following areas: (1) structural requirements; (2) environmental considerations; (3) utilities; (4) fire protection; (5) security; and (6) workspace design. Essential design issues…
Descriptors: Building Design, Climate Control, Facility Guidelines, Facility Planning
Mechanical Systems and Libraries.
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Dubin, Fred – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses the following aspects of the design of mechanical and electrical systems to meet the various requirements of libraries: (1) library planning teams; (2) raised floors; (3) lighting considerations; (4) air quality; (5) acoustics; and (6) climate controls. The importance of adaptability to meet future needs is stressed. (MES)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Building Systems, Climate Control
Prevention and Treatment of Mold in Library Collections with an Emphasis on Tropical Climates: A Ramp Study.
Wood Lee, Mary – 1988
This study focuses on the prevention and basic treatment of recurring mold growth in tropical climates where library-wide environmental control is not always possible. The introduction discusses major climatic groups; the effects of climate on specific materials found in library resources; and the range of options for modifying the environment.…
Descriptors: Climate, Climate Control, Emergency Programs, Environmental Influences
Facilities Requirements for Archives and Special Collections Department.
Brown, Charlotte B. – 1990
The program of the Archives and Special Collections Department at Franklin and Marshall College requires the following function areas to be located in the Shadek-Fackenthal Library: (1) Reading Room; (2) Conservation Laboratory; (3) Isolation Room; (4) storage for permanent collection; (5) storage for high security materials; (6) Processing Room;…
Descriptors: Archives, Climate Control, College Libraries, Crime Prevention
Preservation Building Survey Form for Freestanding Library Unit.
Huff, Susan M. – 1990
A modification of a University of Michigan form, this survey form is designed to obtain information on a freestanding library unit for preservation. The questionnaire covers the following areas: (1) library facility construction--e.g., primary building materials, characteristics of the foundation and roof, recent problems; (2) heating and cooling…
Descriptors: Climate Control, College Libraries, Crime Prevention, Electrical Systems