Due to COVID-19 outbreak, access to library services and resources has been adjusted. We are here to provide access to online and print resources, reserved items such as textbooks, and places to study.
Below you will find details about this limited service. Due to the uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 epidemic, the STC Library may experience an unexpected closure at any time, resulting in the cancellation of all access.
- Steps to Make the Library Safe
The following precautionary steps are being taken to promote the health of students and staff at the library:
- The available seating within the library is limited in order to comply with social distancing guidelines.
- Anyone visiting the library is required to wear face protection that covers the nose and mouth.
- Library visitors are directed to wash or sanitize their hands upon entering the library.
- Social distancing of at least six (6) feet is being observed in study spaces and interactions among students and staff members.
- Desks, chairs, and other frequently touched surfaces are cleaned and sanitized after every use.
- Items from the Course Reserves collection or the general print collection are permitted to be used only under staff supervision, and the requestor is required to wear gloves while using the print item to minimize contact with the item.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the library.
In order to visit a library, individuals must acknowledge and agree to all of the following statements, which includes a Waiver of Liability:
- I affirm that I am not currently experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, headache, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, loss of taste or smell).
- I affirm that within the past 14 days I have not knowingly been in contact with someone who is under investigation or confirmed to have COVID-19.
- I accept knowingly and voluntarily, any and all risks arising from visiting the STC Library.
- I agree to hold the College, its trustees, officers, employees, and agents harmless of any liability associated with the health consequences of visiting the STC Library.
If you accept the Waiver of Liability and agree to follow the Guidelines above, you may visit a library. A reservation is no longer needed to visit a library, although some campuses allow study room reservations.
Reserve a Study Room (Campuses Limited)
- Directions for Entering the Library
Please follow the campus-specific guidelines below when you come to the library.
- Mid-Valley – Individuals are instructed to enter Mid-Valley Building E through the west doors of the building where they will be greeted. If you have questions, please contact library staff at (956) 447-6663.
- Nursing & Allied Health – Individuals are instructed to enter NAH Building B through the east doors and come to the library (B.1200) where they will be greeted. Please call library staff at (956) 872-3121 if you have questions.
- Pecan – Individuals are instructed to enter Pecan Building F through the east doors, which are nearest Parking Lot #1, where they will be greeted. If you have questions, please call library staff at (956) 872-8330.
- Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence – Individuals are instructed to enter the RCPSE Library (Portable Building 5A) and wait near the doorway until directed by library staff. If you have questions, please contact library staff at (956) 872-4220.
- Starr County – Individuals are instructed to enter Starr County Building K through the west doors of the building nearest Parking Lot #7. Individuals should wait near the doorway space where they will be greeted by library staff. If you have questions, please contact library staff at (956) 488-5820.
- Technology – Individuals are instructed to enter the Technology Library (A-179) and wait near the doorway where they will be greeted. If you have questions, please contact library staff at (956) 872-6120.
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