Chester Fritz Library Updates

News and notes from UND's Chester Fritz Library

Open Educational Resources Grant Funding Available for Faculty!

Categories: In and Around CFL, Notes from the Dean, Resources

Apply for an Open Education Resources Grant – $65,000 available! Interested in using Open Educational Resources in your course? Looking to apply for grant funding to support your time while you adapt your course? The State of North Dakota (thanks to Student Government advocacy) and the Office of the Provost have joined together to offer […]

South vestibule of the Chester Fritz Library

Renovation Disruptions & Changes

Categories: In and Around CFL, Renovation Updates, Updates and Changes

South vestibule of the Chester Fritz Library

Update on 5/22/2019: We are unable to issue unaffiliated library cards for community members. Alumni may still obtain a card, but others without affiliation to the university will be unable to obtain a card during this period of time. Original Post: Major (but temporary) changes are afoot at the library! Due to removal of the […]

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RefWorks Subscription: Discontinued

Categories: Resources, Tips and Tricks, Updates and Changes

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RefWorks reference management software subscription will be discontinued; free alternatives available Because of low use, high costs, and the availability of free products, the subscription to RefWorks reference management software will be discontinued. The decision to cancel the subscription, which is funded by the Student Technology Fee, is part of an annual review of software […]

Chester Fritz Library north entrance

Renovation: Closures & Moves

Categories: In and Around CFL, Renovation Updates, Updates and Changes

Chester Fritz Library north entrance

The fence around the north and east sides of the building has been moved, so the bike racks are now available on the north side of the building. Check out the new banners around the perimeter of the fence to see sneak peeks of campus projects! North Entrance Closure: Don’t forget that the north entrance […]

Power Outage Scheduled for Monday, April 29th

Categories: Renovation Updates

On Monday, April 29th, the library will close at 9:30 PM due to a scheduled power outage.  The outage is part of the ongoing renovation project.  Power should be restored in time for the library to open at its normal time on Tuesday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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North Entry Closure

Categories: In and Around CFL, Renovation Updates, Updates and Changes

Yellow hard hat with words "Under Construction" on it

On Monday after graduation, May 13th, major demolition of the north entry (the side of the building facing University Ave) will begin. Some of the emergency exit doors will be opened to provide temporary access. We’ll post new information about entrance and exit areas when we know more about which doors will be re-purposed. The south entry will remain […]

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24/7 Chat Service

Categories: In and Around CFL, Resources, Tips and Tricks, Updates and Changes

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We’re excited to announce that we will be rolling out our new 24/7 chat service starting on Monday, March 18! All UND faculty, staff, and students will now have access to anytime chat service with an experienced librarian, even when our librarians are unavailable. This new service increases the hours that you’ll be able to […]

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Library Renovation: 3/4/19

Categories: In and Around CFL, Renovation Updates, Updates and Changes

Yellow hard hat with words "Under Construction" on it

Don’t forget about our curbside book return, located on Centennial Drive, near the School of Law building. We’re open throughout the renovation process, so stop by and see what’s happening! What’s finished? Asbestos removal for all necessary sections is wrapping up! What’s happening this week? The staff kitchen has finished its asbestos remediation and is […]