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Circle of Friends

Become a friend of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library and help further the enrichment of children, adults and students in Broward County. Join the Circle of Friends today!

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The Library’s Circle of Friends Need You

Comprised of residents, local leaders, businesses, and NSU alumni, students. staff and faculty, Circle of Friends is open to anyone who wants to enhance the quality of services and programs available at the library. 

When you join the Circle of Friends, there’s no limit to the good you can do to enrich the learning opportunities and lifestyle of this community. The Circle of Friends helps increase awareness of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, supporting volunteer activities and programs, assisting in developing resources to benefit the library, serving as a liaison with the private sector and building strong relationships between the library, corporations, and foundations.

Join the Circle of Friends today at the membership level that’s comfortable for you. Do it for the community. Do it for yourself.

Making a Difference in the Community

When we see visitors enjoying the informative workshops, literature, library storytimes and other free offerings of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, we know our efforts have come full circle. You, too, can be part of this special mission.

Highlights of Past Activities and Initiatives:

  • Funded projects for the library including the NSU Glass Garden installation by the world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly
  • Built a Collaborative Study Room, which offers community members and students a venue to work on projects together
  • Upgraded and purchased technology
  • Expanded the library’s collections
  • Hosted special art exhibits and cultural events

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Membership Levels

Since May 5, 1999, the NSU Alvin Sherman Library has thrived under the generous commitment of our Circle of Friends. Your membership in the Circle of Friends helps support the overall mission of the library: to be the premier research, cultural and lifelong learning center for NSU and the Broward County community. Expand a membership level to learn more and begin the application process.

Publisher - $5,000 (Corporate Member)

Includes:

  • Premier seating at select Circle of Friends events
  • Plus all the benefits listed below

Become a member

Editor - $2,500 (Corporate Member)

Includes:

  • Recognition at select Circle of Friends events
  • Business logo/name link on the Circle of Friends website
  • Plus all the benefits listed below

Become a member

Author - $1,000

Includes:

  • Member of the NSU President’s Associates Giving Society; includes an invitation to 2 special annual functions with the President of the University
  • Donor relations e-newsletter
  • Plus all the benefits listed below

Become a member

Scholar - $500

Includes:

  • All the benefits listed below

Become a member

Collector - $250

Includes:

  • 10% discount at the NSU Bookstore (except textbooks and electronics
  • 10% discount in the Museum Store at the MOA/FL
  • Special invitations to select events at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library, NSU and NSU ART Museum/Ft. Lauderdale
  • Plus all the benefits listed below

Become a member

Reader - $75 (Individual Membership)

Includes:

  • Invitations to Circle of Friends events
  • Extended library borrowing privileges
  • Subscription to the Alvin Sherman Library E-news
  • Free sit down session with a librarian to learn how to navigate the Alvin Sherman Library databases
  • Early access to the Alvin Sherman Library used book sales

Become a member

NSU Alumni - $50

Become a member

NSU Student / Faculty / Staff - $25

Become a member