Stafford Library

The mission of Stafford Library is to serve the students, faculty and staff of Columbia College. The on-site collection of materials supports the curriculum of Columbia College: approximately 80,000 volumes (books, CDs, videos, etc.); more than six hundred periodical, magazine and newspaper titles in paper and on microfilm; and The Library of American Civilization (a unique collection of materials on microcards relating to all aspects of American life from pre-colonial times to World War I).

In addition, Stafford Library's membership in the MOBIUS Consortium allows patrons access to millions of books in academic libraries across the state of Missouri. The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) offers a collection of books, textbooks, juvenile literature, and non-book materials to support the Teacher Education program. Computer workstations provide access to a variety of electronic resources and the internet. The library classroom is equipped with listening stations, and a computer with data projector that is used for library instruction as well as for other courses on campus.

The Library is housed in a facility built in 1989, with a light and open atmosphere that offers an environment conducive to learning that will help students throughout their college careers. The Library is open more than 80 hours per week and staff members are available to provide reference help to students at all times. Library instruction is provided on an individual basis as well as to classes.

Stafford Library
1001 Rogers Street, Columbia, MO 65216
Phone: (573) 875-7381 • FAX: (573) 875-7379
E-mail: reference@ccis.edu