Ask by Phone
Reference Desk: (954) 262-4613
Public Library Services Desk: (954) 262-5477
Toll Free: 1 (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613
Canada / the Caribbean / Panama: 1 (800) 554-6682 ext. 24613
Ask by Phone Hours (EST)
Monday – Thursday: 10a.m. – 7p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 10a.m. – 6p.m.
Chat Online
Chat Service Hours (EST)
Sunday – Thursday: 10a.m. – 12a.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Please note that the Alvin Sherman Library participates in a state wide Ask a Librarian chat program – if an NSU librarian is not on duty your question may be answered by a librarian elsewhere in Florida.
Text Us
Need quick, short answer? You can text us when the reference desk is open. Send a text message beginning with the letters NSU to (954) 621-1400 – then just ask your question! Of course, your phone company’s normal charges for text messaging apply.
Text Service Hours (EST)
Sunday – Thursday: 10a.m. – 12a.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Please note: the Alvin Sherman Library participates in a state wide Ask a Librarian text program – if an NSU librarian is not on duty your question may be answered by a librarian elsewhere in Florida.
Write an Email
Reference Desk: refdesk@nova.edu
Public Library Services Desk: plsrefdesk@nova.edu
OR
Use our form
This is ideal for brief, factual questions. A librarian will respond typically within 24 hours except during holidays.
Make an Appointment
Use this brief form (en Español) to request an appointment.
Please see our holiday and special hours for times when the library services may be limited or unavailable: https://sherman.library.nova.edu/sites/holidays-and-special-hours/