[PADG:1754] RE: water deflectors for stacks

["Walter Cybulski" <CYBULSKW@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Emily:
 
Be sure to take the fire suppression system into consideration.  As a 
precaution, you might want to discuss the use of deflectors with a fire safety 
expert.
 
- Walter Cybulski
>>> mcafee@xxxxxxxxx 07/13/02 09:02AM 
>>>Emily,I think that the Lilly Library at Indiana 
University uses waterdeflectors in their stacks. Jim Canary, the Lilly Rare 
Book Conservator,should be able to give you more information 
(jcanary@xxxxxxxxxxx  or 812855-6282).  
______________________________________Melissa McAfeeResearch 
Library DirectorNew York State Historical AssociationThe Farmers' 
MuseumPO Box 800  Lake RoadCooperstown, NY  13326607 547 
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EmilyHolmesSent: Friday, July 12, 2002 9:45 AMTo: 
padg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx: [PADG:1748] water deflectors for stacksOur 
insurance appraiser recently visited our stacks and suggested the use of 
plastic shields that fit to the tops of shelving in order to deflect falling 
water from a leak. He seemed to feel they are fairly easy to come by and 
relatively inexpensive. Does anyone on the list have any experience with 
something like this and have any information about vendors, costs, and 
whether or not the products out there are reliable? I'd appreciate any help 
you all could give me. Emily HolmesAssistant Preservation 
LibrarianElmer Holmes Bobst Library70 Washington Sq. SouthNew York, 
NY 10012-1091Phone: (212)998-2518Fax: (212) 
995-4583