At last, after 6 combined years of planning and construction, Chester Fritz Library\u2019s (CFL\u2019s) renovation is officially complete \u2013 and looks amazing!\u00a0 (There are a few bits left \u2013 a switch here, a sign there \u2013 but who\u2019s counting?)\u00a0 And before we say any more, we\u2019d like to thank the UND community, and our patrons across and beyond Grand Forks, for your patience, kindness, and feedback.\u00a0 We\u2019re very grateful to all.<\/p>\n
Next, if you haven\u2019t visited recently, we\u2019d love to see you!\u00a0 We\u2019re proud to have retained the beauty and tradition of CFL\u2019s exterior, along with many interior features, collections, and services – while adding new services and updating spaces.\u00a0 We\u2019re now more <\/em>in alignment with Chester Fritz\u2019s original vision:\u00a0 he wanted a grand entrance with a fine staircase leading to a desk where one could check out items, ask questions, etc.\u00a0 With our renovation, help is available at our Knowledge Commons at the top of the grand staircase, from many academic services.\u00a0 We\u2019re a true \u201cAcademic One Stop\u201d.\u00a0 New partners in the space include University IT, the Writing Center, and an Artificial Intelligence\/Virtual Reality (AI\/VR) Lab.\u00a0 Some renovations continue:\u00a0 we\u2019re upgrading the One Button Studio\u2019s soundproofing, and the Skywalk to the Nistler College of Business & Public Administration is underway.\u00a0 We\u2019re also working with UND\u2019s Curator and Art Committee to select art to display.\u00a0 But there are many new features you can see now!<\/p>\n Some highlights of our transformation, for the Library and its partners, include:<\/p>\n\n