[PADG:118] Re: storage facility environmental conditions

[Shannon Zachary <szachary@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 23 Jul 2004, Baker, Whitney S wrote:
> have off-site storage facilities for library materials.  What are the
> environmental guidelines currently in place in your facilities (where no
> humans normally work)?  The recommendations our facilities librarian has

We strive for 65 degrees F and 45% RH. Our facilities are in an older
building and we have difficulty maintaining even that.

Shannon Zachary, Head, Conservation Services
Preservation Division, University Library
The University of Michigan
837 Greene St. / 3202 Buhr Bldg.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1048
Phone: 734/763-6980 Fax: 734/763-7886
email: szachary@xxxxxxxxx