Water from Above


If there is minor water leakage from above:

  1. During work hours notify your supervisor and/or the Administrative Assistant (1-8352) or backup to contact Physical Plant (231-7911) to address the problem.
  2. After hours notify your supervisor and/or contact Physical Plant (231-7911) yourself.

  3. Cover shelves and cabinets with plastic sheeting located in the Disaster supply cabinet or place buckets under leak.
  4. Move endangered records to a dry location by using hand truck, dolly, or book truck.
  5. Clean-up area (mop up standing water, etc.).
  6. Give any damp library materials (monographs, serials, maps, etc.) to Cataloging for initial processing.