Welcome to
Henry B. Fernandez Library
The library exists to provide quality educational resources and services to the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Fort Lauderdale. The library supports the curriculum and research needs of the university community and supports the University’s Mission Statement, which reinforces academic excellence and research skills. The Library provides Wi-Fi access to the University community, and its services include Apple iMac workstations for individual work and a group study room configured as a collaborative workspace.
The library currently has a collection of over 1,000 cataloged books and has access to over 30,000 academic and scholarly e-journals, magazines, and eBooks via subscribed digital resources (ProQuest, Cengage/Gale) as a member of the Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN) consortium. A professional librarian (Master of Library Science degree) is present in the Library Monday to Friday and is available for individual and group assistance with library research skills, both in person and remotely.Â
UFTL Electronic Resources
UFTL eLIBRARY
UFTL provides access to SCHOLARLY JOURNALS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, BOOKS, and STREAMING VIDEO through our digital resource subscriptions with the Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN) eLibrary. Access to the online library resources is 24/7 and includes full-text content from peer-reviewed and scholarly journals, magazines, and newspaper articles, eBooks, and streaming video resources. Click the LIRN button to access the UFTL Henry B. Fernandez Library’s eLibrary. Digital resource subscriptions:
ProQuest Central (including ABI/INFORM Collection, CBS News 60 MINUTES, ProQuest Research Library, plus 73 additional resources Gale Cengage (including Gale eBooks, Gale Directory Library, Peterson’s Test and Career Prep, Educator’s Reference Complete)
The LIRN username and password are listed in the course syllabus and the Student Portal (Populi). Contact the Librarian using your valid uftl.edu email account to obtain the LIRN Username/Password combination.
Henry B. Fernandez Library Catalog
Search the Henry B. Fernandez Library Catalog for books held in the collection. The Populiweb catalog can be searched by keyword, title, author, Library of Congress (LC) classification number, and subject headings. Key LC classifications for the library include:
- BF – Psychology
- BL – Religion
- BR – Christianity
- BS – The Bible
- BT – Doctrinal Theology
- BV – Practical Theology
- HD – Industries. Land use. Labor
- HF – Commerce
- HG – Finance
- HV – Social Pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
- PE – English Language
- PN – Literature (General)
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The Henry B. Fernandez Library provides:
24/7 ACCESS
UFTL provides 24/7 access to selected digital resources through the Library & Information Resources Network (LIRN) eLibrary.
Key resources include:
- ProQuest Central
- ABI/INFORM Collection
- CBS News 60 MINUTES
- ProQuest Research Library
- Gale eBooks
- Gale Directory Library
- Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
- Educator’s Reference Complete
UFTL authorized users can find the complete list of resources via the LIRN login portal.
Library Calendar
View the Henry B. Fernandez Library Calendar for upcoming library dates, events, and scheduled activities.
Scholarly Journals
Access scholarly journals through ProQuest Central.
Limit Source Type: Scholarly Journals
Grammarly
Access Grammarly, an AI-driven writing tool that helps improve grammar, clarity, and writing style.
Available with a validated uftl.edu email address.
Henry B. Fernandez Library Manual
Access the Henry B. Fernandez Library Manual for library information, resources, and guidance.
Professional Librarian
Library Hours
Monday to Thursday 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat & Sun Closed
(Hours are subject to change for observed holidays and University closures)
Get Involved
Our library’s success is based on contributions from our alumni and contributors who value literacy and education. Please make a donation today. Your contribution goes a long way in paving a path for our community and our students.
Ask A Librarian
Please complete all the fields below to submit your question. The Librarian will respond to your question within 24 hours (exceptions are holidays, weekends, and official closures).
Address
4091 NW 16th Street
Lauderhill, FL 33313
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Library Hours
Mon to Thurs 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri 10am to 3pm
Sat & Sun Closed
(Hours are subject to change for observed holidays and University closures)
Contact Us
(954) 486-7728 ext. 1003
librarian@uftl.edu
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UFTL BOOKLIST
