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| Monday – Friday: | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Remote access is available to select resources using your SUNY Optometry login.
Have a question? Contact us directly:
Phone: (212) 938-5690
Email: library@sunyopt.edu
| Fall, Winter, Spring Hours | Summer Hours |
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| Monday – Friday* 8:00am – 10:00pm | Monday – Friday* 8:00am – 8:00pm |
| Saturday* 10:00am – 8:30pm | Saturday* 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday* 10:00am – 10:00pm | Sunday* 10:00am – 6:00pm |
Closed on the Following Holidays |
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| January 1 New Year’s Day | September 7 Labor Day |
| January 18 Martin Luther Kind Day | October 12 Columbus Day / Indigenous People’s Day |
| February 15 President’s Day | November 11 Veterans’ Day |
| April 14 Easter Sunday | November 26-29 Thanksgiving Day / Weekend |
| May 31 Memorial Day | December 25 Christmas Day |
| July 4 Independence Day | |
| Inclement weather: Refer to the College’s main page for any weather or emergency closures. |
| January 1, 2021 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Day |
| February 15 | Monday | President’s Day |
| April 4 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| July 4 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| September 7 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 12 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11 | Wednesday | Veterans’ Day |
| November 26-November 29 | Thursday-Sunday | Thanksgiving Day & weekend |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
The Harold Kohn Vision Science Library is the largest vision science library in the country.
In addition to providing technology, instruction, and support, the library provides access to:
Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art information to the College community as well as alumni and practicing eyecare professionals.
The Harold Kohn Vision Science Library seeks to meet the information needs of the College community through the selection, acquisition, organization and delivery of materials and services, as well as provision of the technology, instruction and support necessary to ensure access to information and its management. In support of these efforts Library staff set up appropriate systems and procedures to maximize effectiveness, ensure control over materials and track activities and services. Library staff work closely with other Information Services colleagues and relevant others in the development, organization and delivery of instructional programs; to provide advice, consultation and support as appropriate; and to take a leadership role in the introduction of new services and technologies.
Our collection development policy provides information on our strategies for building and maintaining the resources in our library.
Library Policies in the Time of COVID-19
Keep up to date with the latest happenings in the Kohn Library including vision related items as well as information
on new services and resources with the Kohn Vision Science Library Newsletter.
Use the form below to send your questions or comments to several of the different offices at the SUNY College of Optometry. Please enter your full name and email address so we can respond to you quickly, thank you.
