Your free NSU Alvin Sherman Library Card is a gateway to a vast collection of resources, catering to a diverse range of needs and interests. Your card provides access books, media such as movies and video games, and digital content including e-books, audiobooks, and online databases. These materials and more are all free to borrow or access online with your library card! The library's commitment to providing both popular and academic resources ensures that learners and researchers are well-equipped with the latest information and tools. Check out what's new!
The NSU Alvin Sherman Library offers audiobooks in every genre. Search the NovCat Catalog for audiobooks to check out as a book on CD or e-audiobooks to download digitally. Browse the library's database collection featuring additional e-audiobook platforms. The database cloudLibrary features popular best-seller titles. For young readers, check out our read-along Wonderbooks or Playaways, little all-in-one, ready-to-go players pre-loaded with the book. If you also have your free Broward County Library card too, check out their collection too.
Visit our online help guide for instructions on how to log in and search for e-audiobooks.
Find something to read in whatever format you like using the library's the NovaCat Catalog Advanced Search features! Our e-book database collection includes both popular and academic titles. You can browse and download best-sellers using cloudLibrary. If you also have your free Broward County Library card too, check out their collection too.
Visit our online help guide for instructions on how to log in and search for e-books.
We have a number of your favorite magazine titles for children, teens, adults, and about all subjects tailored to your hobbies and interests: cooking, science, current events, pop-culture, arts, crafts, and more. Check out Flipster for access to a vast digital magazine subscription.
Current newspapers both local and foreign are also available in print on the second floor of the library and through our online databases.
Visit our online help guide for instructions on how to log in and search these databases.
The NSU Alvin Sherman Library provides access to a variety of research databases is for students, researchers, and professionals across disciplines. These databases offer a wealth of information, including peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and other scholarly content. They serve as essential tools for conducting thorough literature reviews, staying current with the latest research, and finding reliable data for projects and publications. You can browse our databases by subject and by material type.
The library provides free access to test preparation materials and online tutorials to help you enhance your research, business, and technology skills. These resources are designed to provide users with the tools they need to succeed in their academic and professional endeavors. Whether you're preparing for a standardized test or looking to improve your job skills, the library is a great place to start your journey.
Sage Campus provides courses to build practical skills for study, research, and the workplace.
Sage Research Methods Online contains books, journals, and videos to help researchers explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand a particular method, and write up their research.
LinkedIn Learning provides over 13,000 expert-led, online courses and video tutorials in popular fields like web design, education, career development, and business.
Need a study break? We carry a ton of video games that you can borrow and take home for free! We have games for the Wii, Wii U, PS4, PS5, Xbox 360, Xbox X, Xbox One, Xbox Three, and Switch. Browse the NovaCat Catalog for titles and availability.
The days of the rental store are over, but we still collect and carry thousands of DVD and Blu-Ray titles from genres like action and adventure, documentaries, dramas, comedies, TV series, language instruction, and everything in between. Browse the NovaCat Catalog for titles and check out our streaming platforms.
Designed just for kids and preloaded with high-quality, ad-free apps that are both fun and educational, Launchpads provide hours of interactive learning and play without the risk of exposure to unintended content. No connectivity or downloading is required so customers can simply check out and play. Browse the NovaCat Catalog for availability.