News and notes from UND's Chester Fritz Library
January is National Hobby Month! What better way to start the new year then by trying a new hobby? Give something new a go with these recommendations from the Chester Fritz Library. Fiber Crafts Knitting in Circles: 100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More by Nicky Epstein You won’t believe what you […]
Categories: In and Around CFL, Staff Introductions
Hello! My name is Benjamin Hannus and I am an international student from Norway. I have studied at UND for almost three years and in two weeks I will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During my time at UND I got the wonderful opportunity to work at the Chester Fritz Library. I started […]
Cozy up with a few maybe new-to-you books! This month we are highlighting different books (or comics!) that have been turned into movies. We also have the DVDs of each of these books available through the library. This selection is comprised of all different genres including horror/thriller, satire, nonfiction, a Christmas classic, and other fiction […]
As of November 15, the Chester Fritz Library no longer keeps records of completed patron transactions. Once you return an item to the library it will no longer appear on your account. The library staff will be able to see that someone checked out the item but not who checked it out. The only exception […]
Mark your calendars for two new CFL Workshops! The library has been hosting workshops on various topics such as using citation managers, Open Access explained, and Digital Scholarship. If you are interested in any of these topics or would like to know more about our upcoming workshops, please feel free to email Brittany Fischer, Social […]
Categories: In and Around CFL, Resources
This database combines both Communication Abstracts and Communication and Mass Media Complete and supports research in a wide variety of communication disciplines such as mass media, communications theory, linguistics, organizational communication and more. This is a searchable database that provides abstracts, indexing, and full-text content. This is a fantastic resource for not only communication studies but also […]
November is Native American Heritage Month. In honor of that, this post will start with the UND Land Acknowledgement. UND Land Acknowledgement: Today, the University of North Dakota rests on the ancestral lands of the Pembina and Red Lake Bands of Ojibwe and the Dakota Oyate – presently existing as composite parts of the Red […]
Web of Science and SciFinder updated their platforms and added new features over the summer. Web of Science Web of Science is known for its multidisciplinary, quality peer-reviewed journal coverage and citation tracking ability, as well as the ability to find metrics for journals, authors, institutions, and articles. Besides the updated look, the new platform offers: Enriched cited […]
Categories: In and Around CFL, Library Events, Resources
International Open Access Week celebrates the benefits of publishing Open Access, the achievements of individuals and groups involved in Open Access work, and the positive contributions Open Access has made in the scholarly community. This year’s theme is “It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity.” The Chester Fritz Library is hosting three events […]
It is official. This is the last library renovation update you are going to see on this blog! The largest renovation of the Chester Fritz Library since the 1981 building addition, is done. To celebrate, the library is hosting a Grand Re-opening Celebration, during Homecoming Week, on Friday, October 22 at 3:00 pm. The […]