"Although these units are being considered for the initial move, other operations in HCL may eventually be involved," she added.

In a later e-mail message to employees, Kline amended her earlier statement, writing that the first message "referenced units that were likely candidates for an initial move...this announcement of the units may have been premature."

Still, long-time library employees have rushed to voice their frustration with the relocation plans.

"Basically, this place is up in arms," said Library Assistant Ed Dupree yesterday afternoon. "Everybody that I've talked to or have heard about agrees that it's just going to screw up the library's workings."

Margo Webster, a library assistant in Widener's serial records division, voiced similar displeasure with the prospects of being moved away from the stacks.

"We are used to being able to get up from our desks and research any problem that comes up right then and there. There are countless volumes that we need access to," Webster said.

While Kline admits that the Central Square offices are not an ideal situation, she does not believe that the relocation of the offices to Central Square will disrupt services.