Library Reopens
Issue date: 8/5/09 Section: News
MACOMB, IL - The Western Illinois University Leslie F. Malpass is open today (Aug. 6) after a temporary closure Aug. 5 due to a water line break on the fourth floor.
According to Physical Plant staff, the line, located in a men's restroom, broke at approximately 9:45 a.m. Due to the amount of water that was discharged from the line, power was disconnected to a portion of the building; however, all power has been restored and the building's air conditioning units are operating.
Physical Plant personnel are continuing clean-up efforts. A damage estimate is unknown at this time; however, it does not appear that any books were damaged. President Al Goldfarb lauded the quick action of library and Physical Plant personnel, which kept damage to a minimum.
"When the water break was discovered (estimated 10-15 minutes after the break occurred) the library staff went into emergency response mode and contacted the appropriate Physical Plant personnel immediately. The swift response by Physical Plant plumbers, electricians and building service workers kept a bad situation from getting worse," Goldfarb said.-University Relations
According to Physical Plant staff, the line, located in a men's restroom, broke at approximately 9:45 a.m. Due to the amount of water that was discharged from the line, power was disconnected to a portion of the building; however, all power has been restored and the building's air conditioning units are operating.
Physical Plant personnel are continuing clean-up efforts. A damage estimate is unknown at this time; however, it does not appear that any books were damaged. President Al Goldfarb lauded the quick action of library and Physical Plant personnel, which kept damage to a minimum.
"When the water break was discovered (estimated 10-15 minutes after the break occurred) the library staff went into emergency response mode and contacted the appropriate Physical Plant personnel immediately. The swift response by Physical Plant plumbers, electricians and building service workers kept a bad situation from getting worse," Goldfarb said.-University Relations
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