Ask in Person
The reference desk is located on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library. If you have a question or need help please come to the reference desk during our regular desk hours listed below. Hours may vary during holidays or intersession.
| Service and Desk Schedules | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| Circulation | 11 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. – 10:45 p.m. |
7:30 a.m. – 8.45 p.m. |
8 a.m. – 7.45 p.m. |
| Note that the circulation desk follows the building hours, but will close 15 minutes earlier. | |||||||
| Cotilla Gallery | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Public Desk | 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Reference Desk | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
12 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
Ask by Phone
Local: (954) 262-4613
Toll Free: 1 (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613
Canada / the Caribbean / Panama: 1 (800) 554-6682 ext. 24613
Chat Online
Chat Service Hours (EST)
Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 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) 372-3505 – then just ask your question! Of course, your phone company’s normal charges for text messaging apply.
Text Service Hours (EST)
Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 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 text program – if an NSU librarian is not on duty your question may be answered by a librarian elsewhere in Florida.
Write an Email
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.