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​Arts

Ashley Bryan Art Collection and Resource Guide
Information on the fifteen author/illustrators who are represented in the Ashley Bryan Art Collection. ​The online resource guide includes an annotated reading list, digital images of original children’s book art, themed book lists, information on higher education and careers in the arts, how to become a published author or illustrator, and class instruction guides.​

Broward County Library's Special Collections



Europeana
Discover inspiring cultural heritage from European museums, galleries, libraries and archives. Access to millions of books, music, artworks and more.



Florida Electronic Library​
Access to a wide variety of databases, digital collections, evaluated websites and a comprehensive catalog of all of Florida's library holdings.


History of Collecting in America - Frick Reference Library
Researchers can locate primary source material about American art collectors, dealers, agents and advisors, and the repositories that hold these records. The database is a work in progress that is regularly updated with information contributed by both institutions and individuals.



NSU - Alvin Sherman Library Electronic Resources
Catalog holdings and databases at the Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center of Nova Southeastern University. A NSU Broward Patron Library Card is needed to borrow materials and use licensed databases available to Broward residents. To access, obtain an NSU E-Card​​.​



Oxford Art Online
The gateway to Oxford’s art reference works, including the peer-reviewed, regularly updated Grove® Dictionary of Art and the Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Includes over 200,000 articles that span ancient to contemporary art and architecture, as well as over 19,000 images of works of art, structures, plans, and artist signatures.​​



Scholastic GO!

Access more than 115,000 articles covering every core-curriculum subject. The articles and their illustrations are derived from the content of seven Scholastic encyclopedia databases: Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, New Book of Knowledge, America the Beautiful, Lands and Peoples, Amazing Animals of the World, and New Book of Popular Science. Ages 2 to adult.



Universal Class
Online educational service providing a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong learning not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, but also competitiveness and employability. Over 500 Courses Available (everything from ABC's of Algebra to Yoga 101).​


​Literature

Local Author Resource​ ​
BiblioBoard allows authors/aspiring self-published authors to create and professionally format their books into digital or print-ready formats. Local authors can increase the exposure of their book by submitting it to the Indie Author Project for inclusion in the statewide Indie Florida Collection as well as a chance for national exposure if chosen by Library Journal.



Book Lists
New and top titles suggestions on a variety of genres delivered to you by email.



Books & Authors - Gale
New ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors and topics and is specially designed to complement your browsing habits.



Literature Criticism - Gale
Takes literature, history and culture to the next level with the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available. Imagine centuries of analysis - the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals - delivered in an easy-to-use online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals. The net result is tens of thousands of hard-to-find essays at your fingertips.



Literature Resource Center - Gale
Full-text biographies, bibliographies, and critical analyses of more than 20,000 authors from every time period and literary discipline. Also includes overviews of major literary works, web links, timelines and MLA International Bibliography.



New & Popular Titles
Reading recommendations available through libraries around the world. Information about books which includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.



NoveList Plus​

Find books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music and more.



Wowbrary

A weekly email of new books, DVDs, eBooks and CDs at Broward County Library.



​*NSU/Nova Southeastern University