Hi all -
I have been lurking on this list since I rejoined
the archives world back in October. I could really use some advise on an
upcoming problem.
Our department shares the basement of the library
with a media & distance learning center filled with lots of computer
classrooms. The extra heat-load is doing a number on the HVAC system, so
they plan on replacing the basement system this summer. One problem.
They have to turn off the old system in order to put in the new one. We
will have no air conditioning and no air circulation all summer.
I can't decide on which option sounds best:
1. run fans & risk drying out the air
2. run portable air conditioners (like swamp
coolers) and risk too much humidity
3. leave it alone & hope the continued
heat-load from next door doesn't affect the natural insulation that comes from
being below ground level.
And for staff, should I:
1. move us upstairs for the entire summer,
returning only to page items for patrons
2. move us out for the 2 weeks when the
construction will immediately impact our areas
Any additional suggestions or opinions would be
greatly appreciated.
Karen
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Karen Kearns Head, Special Collections and Archives Idaho State University Campus Box 8089 Pocatello, Idaho 83209 (208) 282-3608 |