Is the KeK preprint library down? (or KeK itself)

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The KeK preprint library is currently inaccessible, likely due to ongoing power outages following an earthquake. Users have reported that none of the scanned PDFs from the KeK library are functioning, preventing access to important research articles. The situation is compounded by the library's low priority in recovery efforts, raising concerns about the preservation of their digital resources. Immediate updates from KeK indicate that they are facing significant challenges in restoring services.

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Perhaps due to the earthquake? Or does anyone know if it is just offline for some other reason (or for good).

I was trying to access this paper :
http://www.slac.stanford.edu/spires/find/hep/www?irn=2719169

as I lazily didn't want to have to walk over to the library to copy it, and I noticed none of the scanned KeK pdfs work for ANY articles.

Anyone have info on it?
 
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There are still power outages at KEK: http://www.kek.jp/quake/en/index.html The preprint server is low on the list of problems they are facing.
 
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A tsunami over the Library of Alexandria would be identical damage. Hope that they have a backup.
 

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