The stacks are now about 20 per cent full. We estimate that when all existing collections have been processed and returned to the facility, the stacks will be half full. The front portion of the facility includes the documents and photographic collections rooms on the first floor and special collections on the second floor. Each of the two main sections of the building possesses a separate climate control system. Security is provided by electronic sensors on all doors and motion detectors on all passageways and around all exterior walls on the ground floor.
Additional security is provided for the special collections room.
The building has no windows. Smoke and gas alarms, a sprinkler system, and strategically placed fire extinguishers protect the building. A fire hydrant has been installed at the facility. All fire and security systems are tied to the police and fire dispatcher's desk by direct telephone line. Additional sensors monitor temperature and humidity and notify OAS staff members if parameters are greatly exceeded.