National Library warns after losing 25,000 items

The Toronto Star and The National Post are both running stories on the National Library in Canada being in very rough shape. The library\’s entire newspaper collection is deteriorating in the basement, and About 25,000 items have been lost in 68 environmental accidents.

\”Sometimes, it doesn\’t look like a national library,\” he said. \”Since 1993, we\’ve suffered almost 70 accidents: flooding, leaks, pipes that have blown up. Since last January, we have gone through 10 accidents.\’\’