Wednesday, July 16, 2008 The LP project is close to done. Should finish up tomorrow. Then our volunteer can take a much needed break! I really don’t know how we could have even attempted this project without the use of the Paper Facility. The paper drying rack is perfect. They can do a box atContinue reading “Book Repair Home Again”
Author Archives: Nancy E. Kraft
I Debut on Video
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 The CR Gazette front page GazetteOnline tag line encourages readers to Learn How to Save Flood Soaked Documents by watching the video. Something to look forward to in my “spare time.” I did a brief check on the preservation area. The cabinet smells great. The book dumbwaiter is much improved butContinue reading “I Debut on Video”
Locked Out!
Monday, July 14, 2008 I packed my shoes, flashlight, and face mask in happy anticipation that we would finally be able to get into the Art and Music libraries. Once at the library I spent a little bit of time with staff. We continue to slowly get the preservation basement area back into some semblanceContinue reading “Locked Out!”
No Flood Related Phone Calls Today!
Sunday, July 13, 2008 I spent the day catching completely up on laundry and going through my bills. Luckily, I found only two that I was behind on. Not bad after ignoring most mail including bills for a whole month. Another lovely evening on the deck, eating Thai wraps with Randy and then playing withContinue reading “No Flood Related Phone Calls Today!”
Dumbwaiter and Phone Bill
Saturday, July 12, 2008 Our morning newspaper reminded us that the flood happened a month ago today. It seems like yesterday and also months ago. My binding supervisor called letting me know that she has been getting sick everyday she comes to work but thinks she has it figured out. Right near her desk is a littleContinue reading “Dumbwaiter and Phone Bill”
African American Museum of Iowa Update
Friday, July 11, 2008 I worked at home to get a little quality time and be a little more focused. Started with breakfast on the deck, caught sight of a humming bird checking out the red salvia, and then segued into working on my email on the deck. Very relaxing. I met with the AfricanContinue reading “African American Museum of Iowa Update”
Bubble Wrap and Mold
Thursday, July 10, 2008 I spent the first part of my morning answering email, checking on staff, noting progress in the preservation area in the basement. Then I packed a ton of stuff – rags, buckets, tubs, face masks, plastic, tape, garbage bags, scissors, lab jacket, anything I could think of that might be assistanceContinue reading “Bubble Wrap and Mold”
Putting Ourselves Back Together
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Most staff upon returning to the Main Library were able to just turn on his or her computer and pick up where s/he had left off. Not the Preservation Department. Book repair, binding, and marking are in the basement which was flooded. Since we were completely dismantled, we decided it wasContinue reading “Putting Ourselves Back Together”
Temporary Quarters, Again!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 Since book repair is in the basement along with marking and binding, they can not move back into their original work space. We decided to move them in after marking and binding. Painting will probably be done on Friday but it’ll still take some time to get equipment, shelves, etc. squaredContinue reading “Temporary Quarters, Again!”
Moving Back
Monday, July 7, 2008 After three days of guests and almost no flood related activities, it was very hard to get mentally back to work. My host, Engineer Librarian John Forys, gave me a tip on where to find great coffee — The T-spoons. Fortified, I tackled my close to 700 emails, hoping to get partContinue reading “Moving Back”