News and notes from UND's Chester Fritz Library
Categories: In and Around CFL, Resources, Tips and Tricks
The days are getting longer, the sky is finally blue, and the temperature is (slowly) increasing. Summer is almost here. However, standing between the freedom of open roads and days spent at the lake is most students least favorite time of year: finals week. While many of UND’s students have already gone home to prepare […]
Categories: Reader's Advisory, Resources
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Celebrate with the library by enjoying some of our picks of books on Asian Americans. Non-Fiction and History Asian American History […]
Categories: Reader's Advisory, Resources
Chester Fritz Library has partnered with Grand Forks Public to bring you a list of great titles to check out this April for Autism Acceptance Month. As Grand Forks residents, many in the UND community qualify for Grand Forks Public library cards in addition to their Chester Fritz Library access. Pick up a Grand Forks […]
Categories: In and Around CFL, Renovation Updates, Updates and Changes
We are excited to announce that the south tower is complete and the south entrance of the Chester Fritz Library is now open! This side of the building houses our compact shelving and periodicals. The majority of the construction is now done at the Chester Fritz Library. There are still a few final adjustments coming, […]
Women’s History Month is annually celebrated in March. It is an opportunity to recognize and highlight the contributions women have made to history and the present-day. Here are 12 books that highlight women’s achievements and look at gender studies in modern society. Non-Fiction and History The Radium Girls: the dark history of America’s shining […]
The Chester Fritz Library staff have put together a helpful FAQ to answer some questions you might have about changes or adjustments to our services during the Spring 2021 semester: Do I have to wear a face covering or mask inside the library? Yes. UND requires the wearing of masks and face coverings in all buildings […]
Happy Black History Month! February is a month to learn, honor, and recognize the history of African-Americans. Celebrate with the library by enjoying some of the Black history books in our collection. Here’s a few of our favorites. History (Non-Fiction) Black public history in Chicago : civil rights activism from World War II to the […]
Categories: In and Around CFL, Library Events
Save the date! The NDUS Open Educational Resource (OER) Virtual Conference will be held online this March! Some of the highlights of the conference will include open educational pedagogy, Creative Commons licensing, NDUS faculty fellowships, and how to empower students’ learning with OERs! For a full conference agenda, check out this link Virtual Conference dates and times: March 2nd 12:45 PM […]
Categories: Resources, Updates and Changes
Streaming Video Now Available from Chester Fritz Library! The University of North Dakota now has access to Academic Video Online (AVON), which offers public performance rights and unlimited, online access to over 70,000 videos, including: Documentaries from BBC, PBS, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, NOVA, and others Performances from Broadway HD, ArtHaus Musik, Royal Shakespeare Company, American Dance Festival, and more Foreign Language Films Classic and Award-Winning […]
Categories: Renovation Updates
By Spring 2021, the Chester Fritz Library renovation project will be largely complete. Currently, workers are finishing the Reading Room and South Tower; once the latter is complete, the south entrance will re-open. Nearly everything else is done, so if you are nearby, please stop in and take a look around, do some research, or […]