Falling Library Shelving At State University
Domino effect: Tipping shelves send 25,000 books onto floor at ISU’s main library
On Wednesday afternoon, student workers were preparing to replace the base of some empty shelving.
First, a bracket that holds rows of shelves together at the top had to be undone. When workers undid a bolt, the empty shelving fell over, causing a domino effect. Three other long rows of shelving (called ranges) also fell, and those shelves contained books.
Source Information:
Date: August 5, 2010
Title: Domino effect: Tipping shelves send 25,000 books onto floor at ISU’s main library
Author: Sue Loughlin
Media Source: The Tribune Star (www.tribunestart.com)
Tags: Library Furniture Safety, Library Shelving Installation
