LibGuides: Help for Students: Library Help

Need help from a librarian?

Ask a Librarian

Ask a Librarian
Meet with a librarian via email, chat, text, online appointment, or in person for help with research.

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Hours and Locations
Need to contact the library about a book or laptop you've checked out, or about your account? Call a campus library Circulation Desk during open hours.

Need books?

MOBIUS Catalog
If a book is not available at STLCC Libraries, you can search for and request it in the MOBIUS catalog. MOBIUS is a partnership of libraries across Missouri and other states.
Requesting a Book or Article from Interlibrary Loan (3:52)
Video showing how to request articles and books that are not available in STLCC or MOBIUS catalogs.

Study Rooms

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

Book a Study Room
You can book up to 2 hours of time in a study room at the Forest Park, Florissant Valley, and Meramec campus libraries.

Computers and Printing

Computers and Printing at STLCC Libraries

Drop in to a campus library during open hours to use the computers. You will need to log in to the computer with your student or staff ID.

Black and white printing is available at all campuses. Color printing is available at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, and Meramec.

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

Fall 2025 new laptop checkouts will begin August 18, 2025.
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.
Note: you are responsible for any lost or damaged laptops or equipment, including power cords and screens. Charges can range from $60 for a power cord to $1200 minimum for a laptop.

Laptop Renewals

Note: NO RENEWALS are allowed between Summer and Fall semesters.

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?

Technology Available for Check Out
The STLCC Libraries offer a wide range of devices, including calculators and digital voice recorders, that are available for students to check out and take home.

Need help with computer applications?

IT Help Desk
Help with basic issues involving Canvas, student email, Office 365, connecting your personal devices to Wi-Fi, general computer questions, and more.
My STLCC ID
Information from IT about new login procedures including multifactor identification.
Banner Self-Service (To find your Student ID "A" number)
Use your STLCC credentials (the ones you use for Canvas) to log in to Banner Self Service. From there, choose the Student Services & Financial Aid tab. In the top right corner of the page, you will find your A Number.
Log in to Office 365 Web Apps (STLCC students and employees)
Use your STLCC email address and password to log in.
Office 365 Desktop Apps
Available for free for all registered students.
Office 365 Training
Links to free training for many of the most popular Microsoft applications, including OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Computer Skills Center @ LearningExpress
Basic computer skills including internet, Microsoft Office, operating systems, and graphics.

NOTE: To use materials and tools, create an account in Learning Express. The account is free, just select "Register" under New Users.
When users log in, they will see another section called My Center, where the tutorials, ebooks, tests, etc. used are stored for later access.

Learning Express User's Guide

Technology, GCFGlobal
GCFGlobal, a program of Goodwill, provides free tutorials, videos, and lessons. The Technology category includes Microsoft Office tutorials, basic computer skills, and internet safety.