Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I print in the library? How much does it cost?

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Yes. Printing is 15 cents per page for black and white copies, and 50 cents per page for color copies. Bring a $1 bill to the library to buy a reusable print card with 50 cents already on the card. The print card machine does not take coins!

What is a database?

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See our video tutorial What is a database?

What if the Libraries don't have what I need?

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See our page Borrowing From Other Libraries for information about requesting materials we don't own.

Do you charge fines?

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Non-returned materials will be billed at item cost. Return of billed materials, in good condition, clears all charges.

What are the loan periods for materials?

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Books from the circulating collection check out to students for a three week period. Loan periods for other formats vary at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, and Wildwood Libraries. All materials, except reserves, can be renewed up to five times provided there is not a hold on the material. See our Loan Policies page for more information.

What is my textbook for my course?

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We don't have your textbooks, the bookstores do. See this guide for links to the bookstores and more information about getting (and getting rid of) your textbooks! http://guides.stlcc.edu/textbooks.

How do I get a library card?

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Student ID cards can be obtained from the Student Activities Office upon presentation of the current semester fee receipt and one picture ID, such as a driver's license.

Do you have computers available for students?

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All four campuses have computers available for use by currently enrolled students. Public access varies by campus and/or availability.

Who can check out materials?

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Currently enrolled St. Louis Community College students, faculty, and staff can check out circulating materials with a valid St. Louis Community College ID card. Membership in the campus Alumni Association entitles members to courtesy library privileges. Materials reserved for a course may be restricted to students currently enrolled in that course.

Do you have fax machines available for students?

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No. None of the campus libraries have fax machines available.

Do you have Internet access available for students?

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All four campuses offer Internet access.

How can I renew materials?

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You may call the circulation desk at any of the four St. Louis Community College campus libraries or you may renew your checked-out materials online. Simply go to the Library Catalog and click on the "Renew Item/View Record" button. You will be asked to enter your name and College ID number. Now click on the "Submit" button, then click on the "Items checked out" button. You have the choice of renewing all of your materials or just selected items. (Please note that renewals may be blocked because someone else has requested an item or you have already renewed them too many times.)