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The Library
from Feb 1962
by StPetersYork
The play was directed by Mr. R. J. Wilson, assisted by Mr. B. H. Holbeche Of set designed by J. C. Abel, J. A. Gillies and M. Sutcliffe, under the guidance Of Mr. J. N. Gaastra, and executed by Mr. R. Hawkins. Stage Manager: Mr. D. R. Gailey.
Make-up: Mrs. R. C. T. Hall, Mrs. B. H. Holbeche, Mr. K. Brown (O.P.). Wardrobe Mistress: Miss M. Banks.
Lighting: D. C. Shubrook, M. J. Lunn. Prompter: D. L. Marshall. Music within the play composed by M. C. Foy and J. A. D. Thompson. Trumpets: H. G. N. Fawcett, M. C. Foy. Drums: J. C. Lacy, J. A. D. Thompson. Interval music, selected from English music of the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, arranged by Mr. F. Waine. Violins: A. J. Bytheway, A. J. D. Foster, 0. G. Hodgson, R. P. Shouksmith. Violoncellos: R. Dawes, J. C. Powell. Double Bass: M. A. Clegg. Clarinets: A. Hardman, E. J. Lawson. French Horns: D. Hunt, P. Hunt. Continuo: C. J. Kitching. Costumes by York Settlement Community Players.
Life is too short for constant stock-taking. In addition a School Library, which is essentially a living organism, does not respond to litmus tests. Nevertheless, in handing over the Librarianship to Mr. G. D. Field, the moment would not seem inappropriate to assess some of the more recent advances.
If 1958-9 was the "annus mirabilis" as far as the lay-out and equipment of the Library was concerned, the academic year 1960-1 might well make similar claims with regard to internal organisation and efficiency. During that year D. J. Wightman, as Assistant Librarian, combined in a rare manner a grasp of broad principle with a scrupulous attention to administrative detail. Moreover, he was loyally supported by a singularly able and mature team of library monitors. To list all their achievements would be tedious. One or two typical examples will suffice: First, a massive check (against index cards and the accession book) was inaugurated and completed; any vital missing books were replaced after consultation with subject masters. Then the accession book itself was entirely revised 15
