Water Damage

You may feel water on a book before you see it.

Mold can grow on a book within 8 hours of becoming damp. The mold spores growing on books may also be a hazard to persons with allergies.

Immediately give book to staff at Circulation Desk. They will place the book in a ZipLoc© bag and place in freezer.

Water Damaged Books Procedures for Identifying, Handling & Processing

		You may feel water on a book before you see it. Mold can grow on a book within 8 hours of becoming damp. The mold spores growing on books may also be a hazard to persons with allergies. Immediately give book to staff at Circulation Desk. They will place the book in a ZipLoc© bag and place in freezer.