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Reefs Exhibit
Our Reefs: Caribbean Connections
Gallery, 2nd floor
July 13 - mid-September

A new exhibit will open in the Alvin Sherman Library Gallery on Sunday July 13. Our Reefs: Caribbean Connections is a traveling exhibit that is currently on display at the the 11th International Coral Reef Symposium at the Broward Convention Center.

The exhibit is a panel exhibit that has been updated from a Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute traveling exhibit by its original curators, Drs. Judith C. Lang and Janie L. Wulff. This version of the exhibit was produced by Florida State University (FSU), with grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Raymond Foundation, the Local Organizing Committee of the 11th ICRS, the National Coral Reef Institute at Nova Southeastern University, and Project Aware. Designer for the exhibit is Associate Professor Keith A. Roberson of the Department of Art at FSU.

This 3,000-plus square foot exhibit explores major current challenges to regional reefs and showcases various local Caribbean responses.


Dr. Wulff is Assistant Professor at the Department of Biological Sciences at FSU. Dr. Lang is Scientific Coordinator for the Atlantic and Gulf Rapid Reef Assessment (AGRRA) Project.

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Summer Used Book Sale -- One day only!
July 17, 2008.
9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Library Atrium, 1st floor

Fiction, non-fiction, hard covers, paperbacks for adults and children. DVDs and CDs, too!

Cash and Checks only! (ATM located on the 1st floor)
Parking garage available on the North Side of Campus.

If you are interested in donating items to the library, please send them to the Collection Development Department at the Alvin Sherman Library or drop them off at the Circulation Dept. on the first floor. For more information, contact the Collection Development Department at (954) 262-4542.

X-press Ya-self Exhibit
X-Press Ya-Self
May 28 - July 6, 2008.
Library Gallery, 2nd floor

This exhibit is part of a mental health anti-stigma campaign in Broward County. Fifteen social services agencies are participating. A public program will be held in the Carl DeSantis Building on Sunday June 1st beginning at noon. There will be performances, awards and a luncheon -- it is free and open to the public.

The exhibit consists of over 40 pieces of art done by clients of the participating social services agencies, including the 9 Muses Art Center, Smith Community Mental Health, Children's Service Council, etc.

Roving Librarian
Roving Librarian
April 16-24, 2008.

The Alvin Sherman Library reference librarians are coming to a campus location near you to help you study and research more efficiently and effectively! Here's the schedule:
The Commons Lobby

  • Wednesday, April 16th: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-7 p.m., and 9-11 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 17th: 6-9 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 23rd: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-7 p.m., and 9-11 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 24th: 6-9 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 27th: 9-11 p.m.
The Goodwin Lobby
  • Sunday, April 20th: 9-11 p.m.
  • Monday, April 21st: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 22nd: 6-9 p.m.
The Parker Building Lobby
  • Thursday, April 17th: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Tuesday, April 22nd: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 24th: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information, contact The Alvin Sherman Library reference desk at: 954-262-4613

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National Library Week
April 13-18 2008.

Join us as The Alvin Sherman Library celebrates the 50th anniversary of National Library Week. Come enjoy a variety of activities throughout the week. Try your hand at some games - you could win a prize!
For more information, contact 954-262-5477.
NSU students!! Come join us at Quad Thursday and meet your reference librarians.

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Read with the NSU Sharks!
Wednesday, March 26,2008
10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with caregiver.

Celebrate Women's History Month with a special visit from the NSU Sharks, Women's Basketball Team! Team members will read from their favorite storybooks, sign autographs, and demonstrate their dribbling skills.

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Read with the NSU Sharks!
Wednesday, March 19
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Ages 3-5 with caregiver
Story Time Fun
Theme: S is for Soccer

Get a kick out of reading with the NSU Sharks women’s soccer team! They’ll share their favorite storybooks. Come join us for stories, songs, crafts and alphabet fun!

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Passport to Information
March 13, 2008 from noon to 5 p.m.

Go beyond our books and enter the world of electronic information. Learn how you can access free information to help you get a job, pass a course, identify a new career or take a wonderful trip! ONE DAY ONLY!
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

For more information, call the Reference Desk at 954-262-4652.



Literary Feast

Saturday, March 15, 2008.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public

Meet and mingle with distinguished authors, attend panel discussions and have book signed!

This year's event will feature the following authors:

Tasha Alexander, Steve Alford, Gigi Anders, James Brady, Terri Cheney, Amy Cohen, Suzanne Ferriss, Lauren Groff, James Hall, Brendan Halpin, John Hart, Cecil Hayes, Stephen Hunter, Chip Kidd, Ann Liguori, Alfred McLaren, Chris Rice, James Scurlock, Kevin Sessums, Jennifer Valoppi.

For more information, call the event hotline at (954)357-5954.

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Sherman Library Semi-annual Used Book Sale
April 10-12, 2008.

Times are as follows:
  • April 10, 1-6
  • April 11,10-6
  • April 12, 10-3

Non-fiction, Fiction, Hard covers and Paperbacks...like new!

Cash and Checks only! (ATM located on the 1st floor)
Parking garage available on the North Side of Campus.

If you are interested in donating items to the library, please send them to the Collection Development Department at the Alvin Sherman Library or drop them off at the Circulation Dept. on the first floor. For more information, contact the Collection Development Department at (954) 262-4542.

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African Presence 2008
Fifth Annual Art Exhibition

A Continent of Cultural Treasures

February 8 - March 23, 2008.
Library Gallery, Second floor

Local collectors of African art and artifacts have joined with Nova Southeastern University (NSU) to celebrate the rich heritage of Africa with an engaging art exhibit themed “A Continent of Cultural Treasures.”

On display Feb. 8 through Mar. 7 are more than 100 items including African masks, baskets, musical instruments, prints, paintings, stools, dolls, jewelry, kente looms and cloths, which will be showcased in the second floor gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center.

“A Continent of Cultural Treasures” is part of the university’s Fifth Annual African Presence 2008 Art Exhibition and Black History Month celebrations which include a month long calendar of compelling discussions, engaging dance performances, educational workshops, award winning film screenings and dynamic speakers.

An invitation-only private reception will kick off the exhibit with a live performance by the critically acclaimed professional company Step Afrika and a ceremonial presentation of African chiefs that will be held 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7.

“A Continent of Cultural Treasures” is sponsored by NSU’s Office of University Relations, Fischler School of Education and Human Services Office of Community Education and Diversity Affairs.

For more information about “A Continent of Cultural Treasures” art exhibition, please call (954) 262-5309.

Related Links:
Celebrating Black History at NSU     

Black History Month Resources @ the Sherman Library     

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Dinosaurs!
First & Second Floors
Ongoing exhibit (end date to be determined)

A new exhibit on loan from The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History featuring, "Cheryll the Triceratops", and an Ichthyosaurus, a marine fossil.

For group visits, see: www.nova.edu/library/serv/pls/visit.html.

Related Links:
Palm Beach County Museum of Natural History
Behind the scenes of the exhibit

Dr. Stephen Morse presents One-Step WebPages:
A potpourri of Genealogical Search Tools

Sunday, February 17, 2008
1:00 pm
Carl DeSantis Building, Knight Auditorium
First Floor West, Room 1124
3301 College Avenue
Nova Southeastern University

Come join the Jewish Genealogy Society of Broward County, and the Genealogical Society of Broward County as they present Stephen Morse, to simplify one’s search for their family history.

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Read with the NSU Sharks!
Tuesday, January 29, 7-8pm
Wednesday, January 30, 10:30-11:30am

Join us for Baseball stories, songs, crafts, and fun!

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Learn How to Break into Show Business @ Your Library!
Saturday, January 26, 2008
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

This class has been cancelled, to be rescheduled. For more information please call 954-262-5477.
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