Qualitative Assessment of Mould Growth for Higher Education Library Building in Malaysia

Abstract

A qualitative assessment that identifies factors to support the mould growth in the library building and makes a recommendation for correcting these factors provide helpful guidance for the librarian and the library users. The aim of this paper is to examine whether qualitative assessment of mould growth can provide better information about library environments. The information gathered from the walk-through, interviews, and ventilation review using Microclimate data logger of three university libraries in Malaysia. Researcher was conducting a visual inspection of the immediate building interior and exterior including ventilation and air conditioning system. In conclusion, applicable qualitative assessment of mould can be use and sufficient to begin planning appropriate improvements to the environment.