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Help for Students

Start here for basic information on the STLCC Libraries and where to ask for help.

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Need books?

Need laptops or other technology?

Need to borrow or renew a laptop for the semester?

Laptop availability is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will not be taken. 

Borrowing

  • Spring laptop new checkouts will begin Jan. 8, 2024.
  • Go in-person to STLCC Libraries at our Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, or Wildwood location during operating hours no later than 30 minutes prior to closing. It's best to call ahead to check if there are available laptops at your location. A laptop will not be held for you.
  • Present a valid college, state, or other government photo ID to the staff attending the circulation service desks to check out a laptop. 
  • Log in to the laptop for the first time with your student credentials before leaving campus.

Laptop Renewals

  • If you have a laptop from one semester and wish to keep it for the following semester, you may be able to renew it. Please use the Renew Laptop button on the Libraries home page. Renewal requests for Spring 2024 will be reviewed beginning Dec. 14, 2023. Watch your STLCC email for confirmation. 

Returning the Laptop

  • You will get a notice that your laptop is due at the end of the semester. You may keep the laptop until after your last final exam.
  • Return the laptop to any STLCC campus library.
  • If you are an online student and you need to return your laptop but are unable to come to a campus, contact IT to request a return label.

Need to checkout other technology devices?

Need to print, use a computer, or find a study room?

Study Rooms

Students may reserve a study room in the Florissant Valley or Forest Park campus libraries to ensure one is available at a particular time. Study rooms are not currently available at Meramec or Wildwood.

Computers and Printing at STLCC Libraries

Computers and printers are available in each of the campus libraries as well as other campus computer labs. Students may drop in during open hours to use available computers connected to printers. Printing in the Libraries is free, but each print job is limited to 20 pages. Black and white printing is available at all campuses. Color printing is available at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, and Meramec.

Other STLCC Computer Labs

Special Computer Lab Locations during Meramec Transformed
 

Meramec Communications North 101B: computer lab, accounting lab, printing available

Mondays & Wednesdays: 8:30am-6pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 8:30am-4pm
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: CLOSED

Meramec Science West 110: computer lab, printing available

Mondays - Fridays: hours vary depending on class schedules.
Saturdays & Sundays: CLOSED

Meramec Student Center Lobby

Computers in the lobby area can be use to print to the black & white printer in the library during library open hours. 

STLCC Print Center

STLCC students may send printing requests to stlccprintcenter@stlcc.edu. In your request, please include your telephone number, campus, questions about pick up, and instructions for printing. Requests submitted before 11:00 am on a weekday should be ready the next weekday. Print jobs may be picked up at the Campus Bookstores on weekdays between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

The cost for printing, to be paid at the Campus Bookstore:

  • single-sided, black/white, 8.5 x 11 -- 3 cents/page
  • double-sided, black/white, 8.5 x 11 -- 5 cents/page
  • single-sided, color, 8.5 x 11 -- 12 cents/page
  • double-sided, color, 8.5 x 11 -- 22 cents/page

Need help finding or using your textbook?

Textbooks

You can find out which textbooks you need for class by visiting the STLCC Online Bookstore. Once there, you can Log In to see the books needed for the courses you've registered for. If you haven't registered for courses yet, use the Find Your Course option to search for a particular course.

E-textbooks

Your instructor has experience using the textbook assigned for your course, and should be your first point of contact if you are having difficulties using your e-textbook. If your instructor cannot resolve the issue, you may contact the STLCC IT Help Desk for technical issues, or the STLCC Bookstore for access code issues.

STLCC Libraries cannot provide access codes for textbooks purchased through the STLCC Bookstore. 

Need help paying for tuition and books?

Scholarships are available to help pay for books, tuition and other expenses.

All students at St. Louis Community College may apply for multiple scholarships through St. Louis Community College Foundation.

More information about paying for books and tuition:

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Campus Administration Contacts

Including campus presidents and deans. 

Need help learning remotely?

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St. Louis Community College Libraries

Florissant Valley Campus Library
3400 Pershall Rd.
Ferguson, MO 63135-1408
Phone: 314-513-4514

Forest Park Campus Library
5600 Oakland
St. Louis, MO 63110-1316
Phone: 314-644-9210

Meramec Campus Library
11333 Big Bend Road
St. Louis, MO 63122-5720
Phone: 314-984-7797

Wildwood Campus Library
2645 Generations Drive
Wildwood, MO 63040-1168
Phone: 636-422-2000