News and notes from UND's Chester Fritz Library
The movie magic of editing and visual effects allows filmmakers to conjure images unlike reality. For some, this is a means of introducing impossible fantasy; for others, it is a means of blurring the boundary between the conscious and unconscious, the waking world and the dreaming world. This month, the library will be highlighting movies […]
Every year, the Chester Fritz Library acquires new DVDs and Blu-rays to add to our collection. Some of these acquisitions are recent releases; others are splashy re-releases of classic films. We also try to fill “gaps” in our collection– movies that were overlooked by our curators at the time of release. To start 2026, we […]
Categories: Beyond the Desk: Learning Together, Serving Better
Our second post in our new series, Beyond the Desk: Learning Together, Serving Better, features Jackson Harper, Open Education Resources (OER) Librarian at UND. The series aims to highlight the professional development activities our library staff engage in. Through these stories, we’ll share insights on how these experiences keep our team informed of the latest […]
Categories: Reader's Advisory
Scores of movies are about the Christmas holiday season, its traditions, and Santa Claus. Other movies just happen to be set in December amongst festivities or feature pivotal events during a Christmas party. We’ve curated a collection of such movies that just happen to be set during Christmas.
Why not take the opportunity to reflect on cinematic portrayals of education before the semester ends. We’ll be screening Monsters University and Clueless this November for this theme.
Categories: Beyond the Desk: Learning Together, Serving Better
We’re excited to introduce a new series, Beyond the Desk: Learning Together, Serving Better, showcasing the professional development opportunities our library staff pursue. In this series, we’ll share reflections on how these experiences help our team stay current with trends in academic libraries and enhance the services and expertise we offer to our community. The […]
Categories: Library Events
We’re halfway through International Open Access Week (October 20-26), and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the enthusiasm UND has shown for Open Access publishing. This year’s theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, highlights important questions about authorship and how individuals can reassert control over their intellectual output in times of disruption. UND has tremendous momentum […]
Every year, libraries and advocates for intellectual freedom come together to observe Banned Books Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness about challenges to books and materials in libraries and schools. This annual event highlights the ongoing importance of protecting access to diverse ideas, stories, and information in our communities. This year, Banned Books Week […]
Sometimes horror is a chilling and haunting. Sometimes horror is silly and campy. Whatever your preference, the Chester Fritz Library has plenty of horror films on display, plus three feature presentations during October!
Categories: In and Around CFL
Welcome back, faculty superstars! As the leaves change and the coffee gets stronger, campus is lively with that unmistakable back-to-school energy. We understand it’s a hectic time, but we want to highlight new library resources designed to support your success! Instant Access — Your Research Discovery Just Got Faster Ever experienced that moment when you’re […]