Book protection in danger: Water breakdown in Berlin Central Library demands quick rescue measures
Book protection in danger: Water breakdown in Berlin Central Library demands quick rescue measures
unexpected water slump in Berlin city library threatens valuable stocks
In Berlin-Mitte, an unfortunate incident occurred recently, in which water has penetrated in the magazine of the Central and State Library (ZLB). The consequences are worrying because hundreds of thousands of sometimes historical books are immediately threatened. The company director of the ZLB, Jonas Fansa, emphasized the urgency of the Situation and the risk of the valuable stocks.
In addition to the direct damage caused by the penetrating water, the increasing humidity and the associated risk of mold are serious problems. It is of great importance to take measures to save the books and minimize the damage.
cause and effects of water ingress
The water slump was caused by a burst rainwater pipe in the magazine of the library rooms. This event not only endangers the current stocks of the Berlin city library, but also underlines the urgent need for a new building for the ZLB.
Even short wardrobes are a threat to the valuable stocks, which makes it essential to consider a new location for the library. The proposal to use the Galeries Lafayette building on Friedrichstrasse for the ZLB receives increasing support.
future measures and challenges
The current events illustrate urgency to take measures as quickly as possible to protect the stocks of the ZLB. The coming Thursday will bring restrictions on the library operation, while restructuring and protective measures have to be planned at the same time.
It remains to be hoped that the books can be saved and the damage can be limited before long -term damage such as mold occurs. The importance of a new, more stable location for the ZLB is only underlined by this incident.
- Nag