 The $ 2 million project , which includes a complete overhaul and revisioning of the current library space , will add new spaces for resource stacks , new areas for studying and reading , including a casual reading room in the great hall under the tower , new classroom and seminar spaces and conference rooms , a new location for library archives , a listening and viewing room , and office space . Additionally , the new City College library will feature new computers and access to online databases . Construction of the new library commenced in January 2016 . 
