NEWS IN BRIEF: Power failure in library

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An electrical fault in the west wing of Fondren Library caused one of the high voltage circuits to trip off -- this led to the power failure.

The problem was isolated in a transformer that serves the west wing of the library, so power was restored in Anderson Hall and the east wing of the library in about an hour.

The defective transformer was removed from the basement mechanical room on Monday morning. It was replaced with a temporary transformer, and power was restored to the west wing of Fondren Library at 12:09 p.m. Monday.

"I think that maintenance staff involved and the contractors that were hired are to be commended for the quick turn-around time," Russell Price, maintenance manager for Facilities and Engineering, said.

This item appeared in the News section of the September 22, 1995 issue.

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