Chester Fritz Library Updates

This months staff member is a veteran. She is part of the Reference and Research Services department at CFL and has a Ph. D. in Psychological Studies in Education. Any guesses who that CFL staff member is?

Are you looking for ways to celebrate Library Lover’s Day? Searching for the perfect introverted date for Valentine’s? Look no further! Check out one of Chester Fritz Library’s blind dates.

The Chester Fritz Library is happy to announce that, as of January 1, UND has entered a transformative open access agreement with Cambridge University Press (CUP), our first such agreement with a journal publisher.

Happy Black History Month! First officially recognized in 1976, Black History Month is a time to honor the legacies of African-Americans across United States history and society. Today marks two years of reading recommendations from the Chester Fritz Library.

Are you interested in supporting student success by reducing the cost of textbooks? Do you have a passion for making information openly available? With generous support from Student Government, the University Senate OER Committee announces that the 2023 UND OER Grant application is open for submissions. 

This months staff member was put in charge of a library department as a student worker while her supervisor took a 5 month vacation. She is part of the Technical Services department at CFL and has a degree in French. Any guesses who that CFL staff member is?

January is probably my least favorite month. It’s still dark and cold. Spring is a distant dream and the excitement of the holiday season is done. I always feel like I need a little extra help. The recommendations this month are focused on ways that we can help ourselves.

With the end of the semester approaching quickly, finals are right around the corner and that means winter break will be here soon. In just a few weeks, you may find yourself with more time for hobbies, such as reading. The Chester Fritz Library provides Libby, an app that gives students, faculty, and staff access to nearly 5,000 books and 1,000 audiobooks available for electronic checkout. All you need is your UND username and password. If you haven’t already, sign up for Libby today!

The Chester Fritz Library is excited to now offer thousands of electronic books and audiobooks on Libby, the popular library app for your Android or iPhone.  If you have any questions about signing up, or using the app, reach out to any of the librarians or Peer Research Consultants in the library or on chat.

This months staff member has a life goal to live in a fancy yurt in the woods. She is part of the Digital Initiatives, Systems, and Services department at CFL and is working towards her Masters in Space Studies. Any guesses who that CFL staff member is?