Risman Library
The Risman Library was opened on 23 September 1997 by Councillor Ann Risman, the Chairman of Berkshire County Council, who was accompanied by Chris Woodhead, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools In England. The library is designed to be a low energy environment by incorporating high levels of natural light and ventilation. It stocks over 22,000 books, has seating for a vast number of pupils and has a separate sixth form study section. The library has 33 workstations and 10 laptop computers which are connected to the network. The current librarians are Mrs. Ledger and Mrs. Rance.
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