If you came to the library this morning expecting to get in some quiet study time, you were probably interrupted for a short while by some not-so-quiet noise. Workers drilled six holes at various places within the library and placed tubes down the holes to collect vapor samples. The tubes will remain for a couple of days, and then the samples will be sent to a lab where they will be tested for hydrocarbons.
Luckily, the noise interruptions were brief! We appreciate everyone's patience as the library renovation and expansion gets underway. Today's sample collection will help ensure that no contaminants are released from beneath the building when construction begins in the next few months.
Luckily, the noise interruptions were brief! We appreciate everyone's patience as the library renovation and expansion gets underway. Today's sample collection will help ensure that no contaminants are released from beneath the building when construction begins in the next few months.
A hole is drilled by the back door.
A hole is drilled on the staff side of the circulation desk.
A tube is inserted into the hole behind the circulation desk to collect vapor samples.
The tube is cut down to size.
Putty is placed around the tube to hold it in place. Six of these tubes were placed in six holes throughout the library.
