France National Library gives-up WiFi.
Paris 07 04 2008 - The management of the famousFrance National Library (BNF) just decides amoratorium on the Wi-Fi hot spot giving access tointernet that were supposed to be installed by a
private corporation on the entire area.
The given arguments being the research of theservice quality, but also the precaution principle to beapplied in order to avoid the exposure of its staff andof all visitors to of electromagnetic fields 2,45 GHz
radiation risks.
This decision is justified by an argument that is
supported by scientific literature which proves
genotoxic effects from Wi-Fi waves, specially :- An american research study from Professor S. Leeand al. at the Chicago University about geneticalterations in human cells exposed toradiofrequencies fields of 2, 45 GHz (Wi-Fifrequency). [ Scientific Study : NCBI.Gov – PubMed ]France National Library (by figures) :- BNF consists of 15 millions of varied works
in books, manuscripts, prints, drawings,
photos, and so on … in a 4 towers buildingsof 200 000 m2 for a more than 1 million of
persons/year frequent visitors with a staff of2500 assistants and 254 M €/year budget.

-The scientific Consortium BioInitiative report with conclusions of an immediate revision of the actualStandards of exposure to electromagnetic radiations of the population,[in progress International Petition]
as well as the Clermont-Ferrand Blaise Pascal University research study.
Arnaud Beaufort, director general manager confirms the moratorium with this terms : « …we wait theresults of a current study and we give time to choose the most adapted technology. »In a paper article from ‘The Parisien’ dated April 4,
2008, “The BNF gives up Wi-Fi in turn”, the BNF
management confirms this Wi-Fi cancellation, byadding that the reason are multiple : “the choice ofwired connections were necessary because it’s also
the only that allows an very high data rate delivery
transmission”. For the mass researchers who go
regularly in the BNF this option is important as it’s
expected there will be a connection for around 50 %of the seats by the end of 2008.
Room of France National Library in Paris.

The fact remains that BNF that is one of the France biggest Institution is as well a modern symbol inmanagement, with a consequence that this decision impact is going well over this Paris prestigious
place. It’s a spectacular and symbolic put in question of the Wi-Fi connection installation as aprecaution measure.
It’s also a first great new (premiere) due to its scale that demonstrates that the wired connection
alternative is a credible solution to Wi-Fi specially also appropriate for all establishments open to public
and above all for National Education. This decision comes just after the moratorium of some libraries ofParis City where Wi-Fi is questioned following some staff personnel having uneasy feelings.
The movement seems to spread out inexorably as the Genevieve Library staff is also asking with apetition to disconnect the WI-Fi terminals and the sanitary and security committee of the CensierSorbonne University in Paris just decided to disconnect a Wi-Fi hot spot.
Associated Documents :- Press Release of SUPAP- FSU : "France National Library is giving up Wi-Fi"- By Amy Worthington. " The Radiations Poisoning of America "