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Web site The Kohn Library website (http://www.sunyopt.edu/library) is maintained, updated, and enhanced on an ongoing basis. Every few years, the website is completely redesigned to keep up with new information needs, technologies, and available information resources. The Library currently has 43,964 unique journal titles in our holdings and our discovery service has had 25,723 searches over the past year. The Library home page had 9,784 page views from March 2017 through March, 2018. Library Technology The College’s Information Technology Department provides maintenance and support for computers and printers in the Library. Current resources include: • Computers: 41 for patron use, eight for staff and circulation use, five for online catalog and transfer stations • Printers: two networked and two individual printers for patrons and five individual printers for staff • Two printer activation kiosks • One copier • Two scanners • One KIC (Knowledge Information Center) scanning and emailing kiosk Library Renovation In 2017 Library staff surveyed the students regarding their perception and satisfaction with the Library’s physical facility. The survey was followed by a focus group in which students were clear in voicing their desire for an improved atmosphere for studying and learning. In the Spring of 2017, the Kohn Vision Science Library undertook Phase I of a three-year renovation, focusing on the south side (42 nd Street side) of the Library. Phase I, which was undertaken over the Spring and Summer of 2017 and winter of 2018, consisted of the following: • Weeding of approximately 2,000 outdated volumes • Painting and carpeting of the Library open space, computer labs, and study rooms • Knockdown and reconfiguring of shelves that allow for sightline across the Library • Addition of study space through the demolition of an under-utilized conference room • Addition of windows adjacent to the elevator vestibule • Widening of entrance • Addition of new, LED lighting throughout the facility • Purchase of new furniture Phase II began in early July 2018. This phase focused on the north side (43 rd Street side) of the Library. This phase included: • A complete assessment of the bound journal collection leading to a major reduction in print and further reliance on digital resources . • The reduction of periodical stacks to ensure a clear sightline and enhanced study space

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