Alvin Sherman Library Building Tour

The third floor of the library provides a quiet space for study and browsing library materials.  It is accessible by the elevators and the stairs. 

On this floor you'll find:

• Books with the call numbers A - PQ
• Tables and individual study carrels
• Study rooms 
• Copiers and vending machines 
• The Collaborative Study Room 
• The Digital Media Lab 
• Makerspace

The third floor is furnished with tables, chairs, and individual study carrels for quiet study. Group study is not permitted in this area. 

Please take all phone calls in the designated "Cell Phone Zone" in the hallways by the restrooms.

Located down the hall behind the elevators, the Collaborative Study room is designed specifically for social learning, collaborative study, and group work. It is outfitted with technology as well as comfortable and flexible furnishings that encourage the sharing of ideas.   

Seating is made to be moved around, and you can connect multiple devices simultaneously to large screen monitors. 

On the third and fourth floors, books in the library are shelved by Library of Congress call numbers. This means they are arranged by topic, rather than by author or title. 

The third floor contains books with the call numbers A - PQ. Topics of interest on this floor include business, psychology, travel guides, and graphic novels.

Finding a book in the library can be confusing. Don't hesitate to ask a librarian for help!

Studying off campus? Many library books are available as e-books, and most print materials can be shipped via Document Delivery.

The Digital Media lab is a room designed for library users to create their own digital media, such as audio production and video editing. To learn more about the equipment, software, and room reservations, visit our library guide.

The Makerspace room is designed for NSU and Broward County patrons to create and explore. It is available by appointment only.

The Makerspace room provides access to the following equipment:

• Two MakerBot Replicator+ 3D Printers
• 3D Scanner with Turntable (EinScan-SE Elite)

Learn more about the Makerspace and book an appointment here.

Copiers and vending machines are available on both the second and third floors.

The Copy Room has both black-and-white and color copiers that accept coins, or SharkCard funds, while the vending machines accept SharkCards, cash, and debit/credit cards.