Conde Library
The Conde Library was opened on 28th March, 2001 by Dame Leonie Kramer, AC, DBE and dedicated by the Moderator of the New South Wales Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia, Mrs Margaret Reeson. It was named after Mr John Conde AO, who joined the Pymble Ladies' College Council in 1983 and became Chairman of the College Council in 1992.
The Conde Library is a key element of the College's Masterplan and has provided Pymble Ladies' College with a first class contemporary learning facility designed around the needs of students and staff. The opening of this wonderful facility reflects the College's commitment to fulfilling its vision of continuing to nurture and support the development of each individual student by providing an environment in which girls can develop a love of learning and fulfil their educational and personal potential.
The library provides the flexibility necessary to suit students' different learning capacities and styles.
The provision of differentiated environments for individual study, seminars and quiet reading gives Pymble girls the opportunity to learn, develop and utilise their research skills. Space has been provided for Upper School girls to study independently as well as for small groups to work cooperatively on specific projects.
The library assists the transition from secondary to tertiary study by catering more effectively for the development of independent learning by encouraging girls to take responsibility for self-directed study and research.
The library encourages the use of both traditional and more modern learning environments.
"Classroom practice has changed over the years from 'chalk and talk' to resource based research lessons. While the previous library was in heavy demand to support this new program in the Middle School, Upper School students needed to use the library for self directed study and research. We now have more space for research classes and for Upper School students to work in proximity to the key resources." (Mrs Elizabeth Kocsard, Senior Librarian).
Access to advanced technology. The library offers access to the advanced technology needed to support students' educational needs, with print and electronic media professionally selected to support both independent study environments and seminar group work.
Improved information accessibility for students and staff has been made possible through the increased size of the library and its customised design.
The library assists in the preservation and integration of archival material important to students, staff and the College.
