The library is staffed with professionals whose goals are always centered
around our patrons. As a visitor, the type of services and resources
available to you will vary according to your patron type. The primary
groups we serve are the NSU community and Broward County residents with
Sherman Library cards. However, we provide a high level of service to
all other users as well, including the general public, students from
other schools and universities, visiting scholars, and all other visitors.
Feel free to use our Suggestion Box form to let us know how we're doing, or how we can improve.
THE BORROWING & CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT
Primarily maintains collection of circulating library materials, handles
all Broward County patron records, issues library cards, and ensures
that books and journals are shelved promptly for the next borrower.
THE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Along with librarians from all departments, responsible for evaluating
and selecting materials for the library's collections.
THE DISTANCE & INSTRUCTIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(DILS)
Offers library research training to the NSU community, primarily distance
students, both in person or by the development of online tutorials
and help documentation.
THE DOCUMENT DELIVERY / INTERLIBRARY LOAN DEPARTMENT
Facilitates the delivery of library materials not owned by the NSU
libraries to both NSU and registered Broward County patrons, and procures
materials to NSU distance students which cannot be retrieved online.
ELECTRONIC COURSE RESERVES
Facilitates the electronic availability of reading material for students,
set aside by NSU faculty, in a protected environment to comply with
copyright laws.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Manages the part of the library
collections that include best sellers, audiovisual, and popular
materials for adults, young adults, and children. Provides reference
services to all walk-in patrons and coordinates all programs
happening at the library for these groups.
THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
Provides research and access assistance to all patrons using our resources,
both in print and online, in the library or over the phone. Generates
help documentation for users to aid in the research process, and offers
research instruction to individuals or groups.
OTHER SERVICES
Information about other entities and services in the library, such
as Career Services, Copy/Print Self-Service, Conference Rooms, Connections
Cafe, Library Gallery, Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center,
Technology Facilities, Public Safety, etc.
