The Lyman Beecher Brooks Library (LBBL) uses the Library of Congress classification system. If you would like to browse the shelves, fiction is located in the P section, located on the third floor.
There are Young Adult (YA) books located in the Children's section, along the back wall. The Children's section is located on the first floor of the library.
Graphic Novels are located on the second floor, in front of the elevators.
Many fiction books in the LBBL are located in the Herbert A. Marshall collection. Although you can not browse this collection, you can use the online catalog search to find items of interest.
In our digital collections, you can find fiction books in the Boundless database. Boundless provides access to selected eBooks in a variety of disciplines, including both academic subjects and novels, that can be downloaded in EPUB or PDF formats.
- In order to borrow a book, first click the “Sign In” button and authenticate with OpenAthens. After authenticating, choose your title and select “Checkout.”
- Boundless also has its own reader app available in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
For a larger selection, you may want to visit one of the area's public libraries. NSU students are eligible for a Norfolk Public Library card which gives you access to both physical and digital materials. Here is a complete listing of the Norfolk Public Libraries with their hours and locations. Read about the Norfolk Public Library System's policies as well as print out the library card application form located under the Circulation Policy tab.
