eNews October 2011

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LETTER FROM THE
EDITOR

The Alvin Sherman
Library is an amazing place to be this month. We continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Paco Moreno's Live Latin Music and Dance Concert for kids as well as a thought provoking panel discussion, "Hispanics: One People, Many Cultures" led by Dr. Debra Nixon. The exhibit, "Ben Franklin: In Search of a Better World" begins October 5th. As usual, our fabulous librarians offer you and your family a variety of programs and events in conjunction with the exhibit. Begin your journey early on October 2nd with a genealogy program that helps you locate your Revolutionary Patriots records. On the 20th, join us for the first of many Lunch and Learn Series. The Life, Work and Times of Benjamin Franklin.
As always, we encourage you to explore the library to learn, play and enjoy!

Library Online
Ancestry Library
This database is not for home use. To access this database, please visit the library. Provides coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. Includes over 1,000 maps, 7,000 databases and two billion names.
Biography in Context
Gale Cengage Learning
Full-text database provides biographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
Daily Life Through History
Provides full text information, maps, images, website links, etc. on folklore, cultures, and customs of peoples around the world from ancient times to the present.
In the First Person
Indexes oral histories in English from thousands of web repositories and archives, and includes full text links for licensed Alexander Street Press databases.
History (Oxford Scholarship Online)
Full-text of books of history covering from Antiquity to the twentieth century with an emphasis on American and British.

E-NEWS : OCTOBER 2011

CHILDREN

8, Hispanic Heritage Month Live Latin Music and Dance Concert for Children, 2 -3 pm, All ages
Join the fun as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live Latin music and dance performances by Paco Moreno & Friends! Enjoy make-n-take crafts, Mexican treats, and live music.

ADULTS

2- Genealogical Society of Broward County: Revolutionary Patriots
12 pm - 4 pm
In conjunction with the forthcoming Alvin Sherman Library exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World, Debbie Duay, Lineage Research Chairman of the Florida State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), will do a program on locating your Revolutionary Patriots records.
The program begins at 2:30 pm after the GSBC open lab (12, noon - 2 pm) and the Genealogical Society of Broward County business meeting (which begins at 2 pm).

6- "Hispanics: One People, Many Cultures" ,panel discusion
6:30 - 8:30 pm, 2nd floor - Gallery
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Debra Nixon presents a panel discussion regarding the mistaken belief that all Hispanics are the same, focusing on the multiple ethnicities that make up this diverse group.

8 – Computer Camp: Autism Resources, 1 to 2 pm
Find relevant, reliable information on autism online. This hands-on computer workshop is geared towards those looking to better understand autism. Prerequisite: The ability to use keyboard and mouse. Lab B, 2nd Floor, Click Here to register or 954-262-5477.

9 – Culture Vultures: Virtuosity and the Violin, 2 – 4 pm
Violinist Monty Bloom will showcase his brilliant technique and sweet, powerful sound in a program encompassing music written throughout the golden age of the violin, including music by Wieniawski, Sarasate and Kreisler. 2nd Floor Gallery.

13- Resume Writing Resources 101, 1 pm- 4 pm

Resume Schedule a personal one to one overview with our librarian who will help you discover the many tools available to help you create a successful resume. You’ll also learn about the many electronic library resources. Since these are one to one sessions, you must schedule an appointment and bring the following: NSU SharkLink Account or Alvin Sherman Library card , Flash drive or a disk to download information and access to a personal email account.

Appointments scheduled at 1 pm or 3pm. Make your appointment with Sarah Cisse at: Email: sc1169@nova.edu Phone: 954-262-4649
Free

20- Lunch and Learn Series. The Life, Work and Times of Benjamin Franklin, 12 Noon - 1 pm, Room 1054
Hear about the life, work and times of Benjamin Franklin through a series of short lectures by NSU faculty. Bring your lunch and learn from noon to 1 pm on Thursday, October 20, 27, November 3, 10 and December 8. These programs are in conjunction with the Alvin Sherman Library exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

22- African Diaspora Genealogy Group, 1 pm - 2:30 pm,
1st floor, Room 1054
Join others interested in learning more about African Diaspora genealogy. This support group meets informally on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Alvin Sherman Library. For more information about the group contact adgenealogy@gmail.com.

22 – Computer Basics Class. 11am – 1 pm
Designed for the absolute beginner, learn how to use the mouse and keyboard. Other topics include working with windows and a discussion of computer terminology. Click here to register or call
954-262-5477. Lab B, 2nd Floor.

23 – Breast Cancer Awareness: Book Discussion. 3 - 4 pm
Join us as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness month by discussing the book Promise Me: How A Sister's Love Launched The Global Movement to End Breast Cancer by Nancy Brinker. 1st Floor, Room 1017.

27- Lunch and Learn Series. The Life, Work and Times of Benjamin Franklin, 12 Noon - 1 pm, Room 1054
Hear about the life, work and times of Benjamin Franklin through a series of short lectures by NSU faculty. Bring your lunch and learn from noon to 1 pm on Thursday, October 20, 27, November 3, 10 and December 8. These programs are in conjunction with the Alvin Sherman Library exhibit, Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World.

29 – Sale, Sale, Sale. 9 am – 2 pm, Room 2053
Sales are the lifeblood of most businesses. Is your business in need of a jumpstart? Join us for presentations on selling strategies, tactics, and techniques. You will learn:

How to sell your products to more customers and clients
How to price your products and services
How to do business in Broward/ Miami Dade/ Palm Beach with large national or international companies
How to do business locally with the federal, state, and municipal governments

This symposium will be presented by the Broward chapter of SCORE. Please register at: http://broward.score.org/events/sell-sell-sell