Library brochure

THE CRIPPS LIBRARY

APPEAL 2010

“There are hundreds of books with wonderful stories.

Helpful l ibrarians assist you when choosing any kind of

book; romance to horror, non-fict ion to fantasy. I t ’s the

perfect place when you want to get lost in a book.”

Sophia Christopoulos 3rd Form

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1930

1910

1960

2010

3Oundle School

The Cripps Library is at the cultural and

academic heart of life at Oundle. The

vision to locate the Library centrally on the

School campus maximises the

opportunities for pupils and staff. The

time has come to refurbish and

reinvigorate the physical fabric of the

Library to match the diversity of the

resources and the enthusiasm of the

librarians, as well as to equip it

appropriately for study and research in

the electronic age. All at Oundle are

excited by this project and inspired by the

depth of generosity shown by donors for

this undertaking.

Charles Bush

Headmaster

F.W. Sanderson made active use of the

School Library a cornerstone of his

approach to teaching and learning,

initiating a pioneering information skills

programme called “The Library Scheme”.

Originally located in the Great Hall in

1909, the Library was moved to the

School’s Cloisters in the 1950s as a

result of a generous donation from the

Cripps Foundation. The Cripps Library

was relocated to its current position in

the former gymnasium in 1988.

Inspired by Sanderson’s notion that all

teaching should be in a library, the aim of

the refurbishment is to allow the Library

to support changing styles of teaching

and learning, with areas for quiet study,

spaces for individual and group work,

and rooms for instruction. Enhanced

provision for electronic resources will be

a priority, as will the book collection,

which remains central to the Library.

The School has asked the leading

London firm, Luke Hughes and

Company, to redesign the Library. The

imaginative plans increase shelf capacity,

reader spaces and computer

workstations; improve lighting, and better

display the School’s collection of rare

books, valuable Greek pots and archive

material.

Designed to be attractive and welcoming,

the Library’s ambiance will inspire inquiry,

discovery and reflection, and make a

significant impact on the learning

environment at Oundle.

A Vision for the Future The Cripps Library

“Education is

about knowledge,

learning and

communication,

and the on-going

repository of these

is our library. I am

happy that it be

adapted to support

the needs of

changing times.”

Robert Cripps OO


1930

1910

1960

2010

3Oundle School

The Cripps Library is at the cultural and

academic heart of life at Oundle. The

vision to locate the Library centrally on the

School campus maximises the

opportunities for pupils and staff. The

time has come to refurbish and

reinvigorate the physical fabric of the

Library to match the diversity of the

resources and the enthusiasm of the

librarians, as well as to equip it

appropriately for study and research in

the electronic age. All at Oundle are

excited by this project and inspired by the

depth of generosity shown by donors for

this undertaking.

Charles Bush

Headmaster

F.W. Sanderson made active use of the

School Library a cornerstone of his

approach to teaching and learning,

initiating a pioneering information skills

programme called “The Library Scheme”.

Originally located in the Great Hall in

1909, the Library was moved to the

School’s Cloisters in the 1950s as a

result of a generous donation from the

Cripps Foundation. The Cripps Library

was relocated to its current position in

the former gymnasium in 1988.

Inspired by Sanderson’s notion that all

teaching should be in a library, the aim of

the refurbishment is to allow the Library

to support changing styles of teaching

and learning, with areas for quiet study,

spaces for individual and group work,

and rooms for instruction. Enhanced

provision for electronic resources will be

a priority, as will the book collection,

which remains central to the Library.

The School has asked the leading

London firm, Luke Hughes and

Company, to redesign the Library. The

imaginative plans increase shelf capacity,

reader spaces and computer

workstations; improve lighting, and better

display the School’s collection of rare

books, valuable Greek pots and archive

material.

Designed to be attractive and welcoming,

the Library’s ambiance will inspire inquiry,

discovery and reflection, and make a

significant impact on the learning

environment at Oundle.

A Vision for the Future The Cripps Library

“Education is

about knowledge,

learning and

communication,

and the on-going

repository of these

is our library. I am

happy that it be

adapted to support

the needs of

changing times.”

Robert Cripps OO


4 Oundle School

Furnishings will be custom-made with

European hardwoods and leather,

designed to survive many generations of

pupils. Shelving will have integrated

lighting and tables will feature reading

lights and power for laptops.

A specially designed rug will run the

length of the library from the north to the

south staircases. The double-height

ceiling presents the opportunity to

commission an artwork.

The staircase leading to the balcony

will be repositioned to rise directly up to

the large oriel window where a wide

landing furnished with comfortable

seating offers views over the churchyard.

The disused south staircase will be

refurbished for public access. Etched

glass doors will replace fire doors,

creating a feature at the far end.

Quality Design

GROUND FLOOR

5Oundle School

“Some of my most

formative moments

were spent in the

Oundle School

Library. That was

where I first

discovered Bertrand

Russell, for example;

not through being

told to read him but

simply by browsing

the shelves.”

Richard Dawkins OO

N


4 Oundle School

Furnishings will be custom-made with

European hardwoods and leather,

designed to survive many generations of

pupils. Shelving will have integrated

lighting and tables will feature reading

lights and power for laptops.

A specially designed rug will run the

length of the library from the north to the

south staircases. The double-height

ceiling presents the opportunity to

commission an artwork.

The staircase leading to the balcony

will be repositioned to rise directly up to

the large oriel window where a wide

landing furnished with comfortable

seating offers views over the churchyard.

The disused south staircase will be

refurbished for public access. Etched

glass doors will replace fire doors,

creating a feature at the far end.

Quality Design

GROUND FLOOR

5Oundle School

“Some of my most

formative moments

were spent in the

Oundle School

Library. That was

where I first

discovered Bertrand

Russell, for example;

not through being

told to read him but

simply by browsing

the shelves.”

Richard Dawkins OO

N


7Oundle School

“Around 1960 I was

fortunate enough to be

tutored at Oundle by

Dr Pip Gaskell, who

arrived from Cambridge

via Australia to put the

Library onto the Dewey

Decimal system and to

teach English. He

introduced me to a novel

called The Bell by Iris

Murdoch, who was

known to him

personally. Forty years

later I wrote Dame Iris’s

authorised biography,

and owe to Oundle

School Library an

introduction that literally

changed my life.”

Peter Conradi OO

6 Oundle School

Books are essential for developing a love

of reading, supporting curriculum

requirements, preparing pupils for the

academic rigours of university life and

providing opportunities for serendipitous,

independent learning. They are at the

heart of the Library. New bookcases will

increase shelving to allow for a capacity

of 30,000 volumes.

Computers will sit alongside the

books, and furniture will be equipped with

power and data cabling for current

requirements, but will be flexible enough

to adapt to changing technologies that

provide access to electronic media and

internet resources.

Capacity for Change

FIRST FLOOR

N


7Oundle School

“Around 1960 I was

fortunate enough to be

tutored at Oundle by

Dr Pip Gaskell, who

arrived from Cambridge

via Australia to put the

Library onto the Dewey

Decimal system and to

teach English. He

introduced me to a novel

called The Bell by Iris

Murdoch, who was

known to him

personally. Forty years

later I wrote Dame Iris’s

authorised biography,

and owe to Oundle

School Library an

introduction that literally

changed my life.”

Peter Conradi OO

6 Oundle School

Books are essential for developing a love

of reading, supporting curriculum

requirements, preparing pupils for the

academic rigours of university life and

providing opportunities for serendipitous,

independent learning. They are at the

heart of the Library. New bookcases will

increase shelving to allow for a capacity

of 30,000 volumes.

Computers will sit alongside the

books, and furniture will be equipped with

power and data cabling for current

requirements, but will be flexible enough

to adapt to changing technologies that

provide access to electronic media and

internet resources.

Capacity for Change

FIRST FLOOR

N


8 Oundle School

The glass-walled classroom on the History balcony will be

equipped with computer and projection facilities. Collapsible

tables and stackable chairs will allow flexible configurations to

include classes, small groups of pupils, meetings and societies

throughout the day. Glass-fronted bookcases will store and

display the Library’s special collections.

Small groups of pupils can use the seminar-style seating in

the Periodical Room for classes or group work, as well as for

quiet study.quiet study.

g p ,

Flexible Learning Spaces

9Oundle School

“As a pupil at

Oundle I was more

than happy to be a

school librarian

rather than a school

prefect. In those

days we had our

own room, the

Tower Room, where

I spent many an

hour contentedly

reading within,

around and beyond

the syllabus.

Libraries have since

been indispensable

to my career as a

writer. They are the

beating heart of any

civilised society. ”

Anthony Holden OO


8 Oundle School

The glass-walled classroom on the History balcony will be

equipped with computer and projection facilities. Collapsible

tables and stackable chairs will allow flexible configurations to

include classes, small groups of pupils, meetings and societies

throughout the day. Glass-fronted bookcases will store and

display the Library’s special collections.

Small groups of pupils can use the seminar-style seating in

the Periodical Room for classes or group work, as well as for

quiet study.quiet study.

g p ,

Flexible Learning Spaces

9Oundle School

“As a pupil at

Oundle I was more

than happy to be a

school librarian

rather than a school

prefect. In those

days we had our

own room, the

Tower Room, where

I spent many an

hour contentedly

reading within,

around and beyond

the syllabus.

Libraries have since

been indispensable

to my career as a

writer. They are the

beating heart of any

civilised society. ”

Anthony Holden OO


10 Oundle School

Bespoke exhibition cases will be fitted on

three sides of the Periodical Room

creating an exhibition space that will

showcase the School’s valuable collection

of Greek pots and create additional

display space for material from the

Archive and Rare Book Room.

The new Clive Jacques Rare Book

Room will be fitted with elegant

bookcases and furniture to conserve and

display the School’s rare books. Tables

and chairs will provide seating for the

study and presentation of materials.

Conservation and Display

Right: detail from the Cranmer Bible, 1541

Middle: Corinthian vase

Opposite right: detail from Book of Hours, 15th century

“A good library is where

education begins. Because

one book leads to another,

it feeds your curiosity,

expands your imagination

and keeps you sane.”

Al Alvarez OO

11Oundle School

“Oundle in 1968 was a

forward-thinking school, but,

in spite of increasingly liberal

attitudes, Colonel (“Chaps”)

Anderson retained a military

rigour, banning me from

History lessons unless I cut

my hair. As I had no intention

of cutting my hair unless

compelled to do so by my

Housemaster, I sought refuge

in the School Library. I spent

many happy hours

daydreaming and reading

Penguin Modern Classics,

newly published with

memorable cover

illustrations; so memorable

that they played a part in my

choice of art as a career. The

extra time in the library

enabled me to roam the books

and develop special interests

in Biology and English.

Ironically, Colonel Anderson

taught me not only to love

rock-star length hair, but also

to value libraries.”

Ivor Braka OO

Thanks to the generous support of Old

Oundelians and current parents,

fundraising for the Cripps Library has so

far been very successful. The Governors

have also agreed to contribute to the final

cost from capital expenditure; an amount

that must cover not only the furnishings,

fittings, lighting and cabling, but also the

necessary work required of an aging

building such as the roof, plumbing and

heating. We still need to raise a

considerable amount.

We are now inviting all former and

current Oundelians and parents to join us

in this project. Each individual donation,

however large or small, will help us to

complete the project to the highest

standard. If you have not already given

to the appeal, please consider

contributing now.

To express our gratitude, all donors’

names will be entered in a leather-bound

book kept as a permanent record of the

generosity of our benefactors.

There are a number of opportunities

for naming parts of the Library. For

example, individuals or a group of OOs

can elect to name a room for up to

£100,000, Book Corners can be

named for £1000 and oak and leather

library chairs embossed with the

school crest will be inset with inscribed

brass discs for £500.

Any OOs or parents interested in

discussing naming opportunities or in

contributing to the Library project can

contact:

Richard Owen, Development Director

phone: 01832 277293

email: [email protected]

How to Support the Library Project


10 Oundle School

Bespoke exhibition cases will be fitted on

three sides of the Periodical Room

creating an exhibition space that will

showcase the School’s valuable collection

of Greek pots and create additional

display space for material from the

Archive and Rare Book Room.

The new Clive Jacques Rare Book

Room will be fitted with elegant

bookcases and furniture to conserve and

display the School’s rare books. Tables

and chairs will provide seating for the

study and presentation of materials.

Conservation and Display

Right: detail from the Cranmer Bible, 1541

Middle: Corinthian vase

Opposite right: detail from Book of Hours, 15th century

“A good library is where

education begins. Because

one book leads to another,

it feeds your curiosity,

expands your imagination

and keeps you sane.”

Al Alvarez OO

11Oundle School

“Oundle in 1968 was a

forward-thinking school, but,

in spite of increasingly liberal

attitudes, Colonel (“Chaps”)

Anderson retained a military

rigour, banning me from

History lessons unless I cut

my hair. As I had no intention

of cutting my hair unless

compelled to do so by my

Housemaster, I sought refuge

in the School Library. I spent

many happy hours

daydreaming and reading

Penguin Modern Classics,

newly published with

memorable cover

illustrations; so memorable

that they played a part in my

choice of art as a career. The

extra time in the library

enabled me to roam the books

and develop special interests

in Biology and English.

Ironically, Colonel Anderson

taught me not only to love

rock-star length hair, but also

to value libraries.”

Ivor Braka OO

Thanks to the generous support of Old

Oundelians and current parents,

fundraising for the Cripps Library has so

far been very successful. The Governors

have also agreed to contribute to the final

cost from capital expenditure; an amount

that must cover not only the furnishings,

fittings, lighting and cabling, but also the

necessary work required of an aging

building such as the roof, plumbing and

heating. We still need to raise a

considerable amount.

We are now inviting all former and

current Oundelians and parents to join us

in this project. Each individual donation,

however large or small, will help us to

complete the project to the highest

standard. If you have not already given

to the appeal, please consider

contributing now.

To express our gratitude, all donors’

names will be entered in a leather-bound

book kept as a permanent record of the

generosity of our benefactors.

There are a number of opportunities

for naming parts of the Library. For

example, individuals or a group of OOs

can elect to name a room for up to

£100,000, Book Corners can be

named for £1000 and oak and leather

library chairs embossed with the

school crest will be inset with inscribed

brass discs for £500.

Any OOs or parents interested in

discussing naming opportunities or in

contributing to the Library project can

contact:

Richard Owen, Development Director

phone: 01832 277293

email: [email protected]

How to Support the Library Project


THE CRIPPS LIBRARY

APPEAL 2010

“There are hundreds of books with wonderful stories.

Helpful l ibrarians assist you when choosing any kind of

book; romance to horror, non-fict ion to fantasy. I t ’s the

perfect place when you want to get lost in a book.”

Sophia Christopoulos 3rd Form


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