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A newly-refurbished library which was once a dairy at Askham Bryan College near York has been opened officially today (Wednesday 25 January) by the Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton.

Around 30 guests were on hand to see a plaque unveiled and tributes paid to the many people who made donations to enable the project to come to fruition.

Originally built in 1948 as the college's farm dairy, complete with fully tiled walls, the library is now the Learning Resource Centre, housing everything from a suite of computers, DVDs and CDs to around 25,000 books covering everything from animal husbandry to strategic business management and economics.

Liz Philip, the College's Chief Executive, said: “The Learning Resource Centre is at the heart of the college both physically and educationally. Virtually every student uses it and there is always a real buzz of activity in here. It has come a long way from being a farm building to today's state-of-the-art resource centre. The generosity of our supporters has enabled us to ensure that the educational needs of our students are not only met but fully supported.”

Caption: Liz Philip, Chief Executive of Askham Bryan College, with the Lord Mayor of York, Coun David Horton.