Library
The Columbia College J.W. and Lois Stafford Library is located at the main campus and includes extensive electronic library holdings in support of the college’s curriculum. Stafford Library serves as the primary library for all campuses. The library is open more than 90 hours per week and staff members are available both online (email, chat or text) and telephonically to provide reference help to all students. Stafford Library’s collection of materials supports the curriculum of Columbia College with more than 60,000 items (books, CDs videos, etc.) and more than 200,000 ebooks and 20,000 streaming videos. More than 60 online databases are available to search for full-text or indexed articles from professional journals, legal publications, newspapers and magazines. Electronic delivery of interlibrary loan articles is available to all Columbia College students and faculty.
The Library provides access to two electronic book subscript databases: EBSCOhost eBook Collection and ebrary Academic Complete. Combined, the databases provide access to more than 20,000 full-text electronic books covering a wide range of academic subjects. Highlights about these collections are:
- Access is provided to all students, faculty, and staff across all campuses.
- Most titles are available at all times. There is no need to “check out” items. There are some single-user titles in the collection which may require “check out.”
- Books can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection.
- Books can be downloaded and read offline on most computers and devices.
The electronic library resources are available to students 24/7 and can be accessed via the library’s website.
Click here for library hours. Hours are based on the main campus class schedule and are subject to change during breaks and holidays. You can contact the library by phone at 573-875-7381 or 800-231-2391 x7381, by email at reference@ccis.edu or visit our website at http://library.ccis.edu.
Textbooks
Text books are required for all courses. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase books from Missouri Book Service (MBS) prior to the start of the session. In order to maximize student success, students enrolling close to the start of a session should ensure their textbooks are in hand within 48 hours of registration. To view the booklist, and/or order books, call or visit MBS online at:
If you are eligible for a book voucher, contact your campus location staff to obtain one. The campus staff will authorize the proper amount for charges.
Most Columbia College campuses, as well as the Online Campus, use the services of MBS Direct as the official textbook vendor to provide students a convenient way to order textbooks and other course material via the Internet, mail, fax or phone.
Information needed for ordering includes your school name, campus location and complete course information, including course title. Online course textbooks may differ from on-campus classes. MBS Direct will ship orders within 24 hours Monday-Friday, and payment is accepted via credit card, personal check or money order.
Web-based master syllabi book information is recommended only. Please review specific course syllabi for textbook information.
Please note the use of an eBook carries certain risks: information may be missing due to copyright restrictions, the book cannot be resold to MBS Direct, and an eBook purchase cannot be refunded.
MBS Direct guarantees delivery of the correct books and will replace any defective or incorrect item. Columbia College is not responsible for any incorrect or late textbooks not purchased from MBS or another college-authorized supplier.
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