Chester Fritz Library Updates

In 1988, National Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law under President Ronald Reagan. September 15 – October 15 is an opportunity to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Celebrate by checking out our prior recommendations and this year’s new favorites.

With school back in session, we wanted to highlight a few resources that promote wellness and advocate for mental health. The Chester Fritz Library has a selection of books and videos that discuss mental health topics. The start of a new semester brings up many feelings and emotions and keep in mind that the University provides many resources and services to support you in your wellness journey.

Join Emily Wros the CFL Systems Librarian this fall for four software and technology workshops. Topics include image editing, 3D Scanning, and the One Button Studio.

If you only have a few minutes during the hectic first week of classes, you can still get a Chester Fritz Library experience outside our University Ave. entrance from Monday Aug 22 through Fri Aug 26, starting around 11 am.

It is an honor to serve as the Interim Dean of Libraries and Information Resources for as long as it takes to find a permanent replacement for former Dean Stephanie Walker. The librarians and library staff have been working hard all summer to be ready for the new year.

This is your reminder that there is still enough summer left to enjoy a book from the Indie Bestseller lists while sipping an iced coffee on the Grand Forks Greenway.

July is usually the warmest month in North Dakota. With that in mind, the best place to be is under shade or near a body of water. Here are 12 books (and several online resources) to help you connect with nature this summer.

Do you want to learn more about the technical services that the Chester Fritz Library can offer you? Curious about the 3D Scanner on the third floor? Looking for a place to record a presentation? Check out our two new workshops happening in June and July.

The Chester Fritz Library added a subscription to the New York Times education program, which gives you the ability to create your own account and have full access to their content (minus NYT Games & NYT Cooking). On the New York Times website or app, with your account, you will have access to their current […]

52 years ago the first Pride march was celebrated in New York City on June 28th, 1970. It was a chance for the LGBTQIA+ community of New York City to gather together. Here is a collection of recommended reading to remind us how far the LGBTQIA+ movement has come, and how far it has left to go.