More Damage Discovered at University Library
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In twin jolts to earthquake-battered Cal State Northridge, engineers Tuesday discovered serious structural damage that will probably delay the reopening of the Oviatt Library, the school’s centerpiece building, and administrators discovered rain damage to some of the library’s prized books.
University officials had been talking of reopening the 230,000-square-foot library on a limited basis by mid-March, only a month after resumption of classes, which is planned for Monday.
After the latest damage discovery, however, Dean of Libraries Susan Curzon said the reopening probably will be delayed indefinitely and she will explore alternate means of providing library services.
The books were damaged by rainwater coming through the building’s quake-damaged roof in the storms Friday and Monday, administrators said.
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