Alvin Sherman Library
The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, is one of the largest library buildings in the state of Florida. The Alvin Sherman Library is a unique joint-use facility serving the residents of Broward County as well as Nova Southeastern University students, faculty, and staff members. Thanks to an agreement between the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and NSU, the Alvin Sherman Library offers traditional public library services as well as the full academic resources.
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History
On December 14, 1999, the NSU Board of Trustees and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved a forty year agreement between Broward County and Nova Southeastern University to build a joint-use, 325,000 square foot full service library on NSU's main campus in Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida.[1]
This library was opened to the public on December 8, 2001.
In 2003, South Floridian real estate developer and World War II pilot veteran, Alvin Sherman, donated $7 million to the library. In recognition of this generous gift, then President Ray Ferrero Jr., named the library 'Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center'. [2]
About
The building is five stories high with wireless access throughout the building for NSU patrons and guests; reading niches; 23 study rooms; collaborative study room; family study room; the Cotilla Gallery with ongoing exhibits; programs for all ages; the Craig and Barbara Weiner Holocaust Museum; 1,000 user seats, and a café.[3] It contains research materials, specialized databases, popular fiction and nonfiction books, magazines and journals, CDs, DVDs.
A collaborative group study room was opened in late 2015 by the Alvin Sherman Library Circle of Friends. The 2,500 square foot room expansion serves as a platform for students working on group projects, presentations and study groups. Unlike other areas of the library, the collaborative study room was specifically designed to allow students to talk openly.
As of 2023, NSU's Lifelong Learning Institute is now a center within the Alvin Sherman Library. Founded in 1977, LLI serves lifelong learning passions of retired adults.[4] The LLI offers educational lectures and social opportunities for their members. Membership is open to all adults with a love for learning.
The library hosts special programs for children and teens, book discussion groups, author readings, and classes on using research tools and resources. The library is staffed by professional reference librarians. The Alvin Sherman LRITC building also contains the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center.[5]
Leadership: Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian
- James Hutchens (current): 2017 - Present
- Lydia Acosta: 2008 - 2017
- Dr. Donald E. Riggs: 1997 - 2007
References
- ^ Pleasants, Julian (2013). The Making of Nova Southeastern University: A Tradition of Innovation, 1964-2014. Nova Southeastern University. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-9892991-0-7.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Pleasants, Julian (2013-10-29). "The Making of Nova Southeastern University: A Tradition of Innovation, 1964-2014". NSU Books and Book Chapters: 182.
- ^ "About the Library". sherman.library.nova.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "Lifelong Learning Institute | Nova Southeastern University Research | NSUWorks". nsuworks.nova.edu. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2007-07-23.