Original sentence: In late December 2008, the library had to close off access to these stacks and all of the books housed there; the problem appears temporary, but the NYPL has not offered an explanation--beyond a vague mention of lead and facade work--or a date after which books can again be retrieved from the stacks for patrons
Edited sentence: ); the problem appears temporary, but the NYPL has not offered an explanation--beyond a vague mention of lead and facade work--or a date after which books can again be retrieved from the stacks for patrons.In late December 2008, the library had to close off access to these stacks and all of the books housed there (Note: Based on a phone call made to the NYPL questions line on August 8, 2009, it appears that the public has regained access to the Closed Stacks -- this section should be reviewed