Fall 2020 - Special Notice
STLCC Libraries are now open to STLCC students, faculty, and staff, but books may only be retrieved from shelves by library staff. Please visit our Help for Students guide for up to date information about requesting library materials.
Reference Books
Reference Books are the best places to find concise summaries and background information on a topic. Reference books cannot be checked out of the library. Some of them are available as databases or ebooks.
Circulating Books
Circulating books (books you can check out) may also provide summaries and background information, but usually go into greater depth about a topic.
Using Books for Research
Using books for research does not always mean that you need to read the entire book.