[Circulation] HEAT IN THE BUILDING

[Suzanne Karanikis]

Hello All,

Patrons (and staff) have been complaining about how hot it has been in  
the building.  If you encounter such patrons, please explain to them  
that we have no control over the temperature of the building.  It is  
controlled by the physical plant and they are aware that the building  
is hot.  The dehumidifiers that are running in the building give off  
some heat, and the big one behind the library brings in outside air  
that is warm.  Our HVAC system simply cannot keep up to keep the  
building cool.  We are sorry it is uncomfortable, we don't like  
working like this either, but the physical plant is working with  
experts who will evaluate our HVAC system to see how it can be  
improved.  The dehumidifiers are in place only as a quick fix to stop  
the mold growth.  Please feel free to offer this explanation to  
patrons, and if anyone complains about the building conditions in any  
way please direct them to me or our director, Jennifer King  
(jgkLO at hampshire.edu).

Thank you,

Suzanne
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Suzanne Karanikis
Circulation Supervisor
Harold F. Johnson Library
Hampshire College
893 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
ph:  413-559-5762
fax: 413-559-5419

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