| Initiative Title | Print magnifier for Newburgh and Middletown campus libraries |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | The library’s physical materials may be unavailable to those with low vision. In order to make this material available to library patrons this initiative is for the purchase of a page magnifier for printed text. These devices are the standard for low vision and are preferable to magnifier glasses. The cost of these units ranges from $1,800 to $2,400, Two units need to be purchased for both libraries. The magnifiers will be placed near library resources and made available to users of the library. Minimal training is necessary for these devices and library staff would be able to demonstrate to get patrons started using the devices. |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Physical materials in the library will be unavailable to learners with low vision. |
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| Department Goals | Goal 4 Create a friendly, safe and supportive virtual and physical environment with trained staff and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to support the research process., Goal 3 Provide access to a full-range of information materials and resources. |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus, Newburgh Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 04/24/2026 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | Medium |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 12/10/2025 11:15 am |
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| Updated | 12/10/2025 11:15 am |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- MIDDLESTATES STANDARDS
- 4 Support of the Student Experience
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Learners with low vision will be have access to print materials in the library to complete their research. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028
- Priority 1: Student Support & Success
- Objective #2: Enhance student support services to provide inclusive and equitable campus experiences that promote success, connection, well-being and personal growth.
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Learners with low vision will be able to access all the print materials in the library to complete their research. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Review and purchase of LCD magnifier |
Library director. |
1 |
Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Increased use of library material. |
1 |
Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Student Surveys: Satisfaction Need |
Surveys can be developed internally and administered to assess student frequency, importance, need and satisfaction institution’s staff, office and services and programming. |
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Library Director and librarians |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$4,800.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| LCD magnifier for print material |
$4800.00
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| TOTAL: |
$4,800.00 / $0.00 |
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Facility
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Supply
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Staffing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |