Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:10:53 -0500
From: Kira Dirlik
Subject: Library smell
I’ve been to the new library about four times, sometimes browsing at length. I have to admit I have not smelled anything, nor felt any discomfort (except for the yellow tiles). 🙂 It is expected that new carpet would have some kind of “new” odor, I suppose. Carpet is highly treated with chemicals.
Two things come to mind. Mass hysteria? And the other is, all the employees are there for up to 40 hours a week. Have they been tested, or queried? That would be the group to really investigate for anything reality-based, especially after experts have checked out scientifically any possible things in the air. Are there any library employees on the Chatlist who could speak to that aspect?
Kira