Newspaper Rack: holds paper copies of the Grand Forks Herald, Fargo Forum and Bismarck Tribune. Plus, all staff can get the New York Times on their phone (learn more about the NYT in another section of this guide).
Vending Machines: Multiple vending machines, a coffee machine, and a microwave.
Puzzles: Available on the first floor
ADA/Gender Neutral/Family Restroom
UIT Desk: Technology assistance, see specific offerings below
The Knowledge Commons Main Information Desk: Get directions, find out where to go, check things out, etc.
Reference/Peer Research Consultant Desk: Get research assistance
The Reading Room: Cozy spaces complete with heated window seats and comfortable furnishings
Popular Reading Shelves: Books and audiobooks that are newly released or are popular among patrons
Self-Checkout Machine Across from the Front Desk: Your library card is your ID
Access Services Desk: More advanced services such as holds or special item checkout
Library of Things: Many creative and useful items for checkout
DVD area: An assortment of movies and tv shows, some classics, some newer
Nistler Building Skywalk: The skywalk that connects the Library to the Nistler Business Building
Tulip Chairs: Sensory-friendly, fashionable seating
Board Games: A variety of board games that can be checked out for up to a week
The Writing Center: Get assistance with writing projects, for more information, see below
Academic Book Collection: Also known as "the stacks"
Conference Room: Event and conference space
ADA/gender neutral/family restroom
Academic Book Collection: Also known as "the stacks"
Special Collections: Excellent collection of rare and historical resources regarding the history of UND, Grand Forks, and the state of North Dakota. Materials include photographs, diaries, organizational records, correspondence, publications, genealogical materials, and ephemera. NOTE: UND has access to Ancestry.com but this resource can only be accessed on-campus, see details below.
Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) is a collection of historical and genealogical databases. It differs from a personal subscription by not having collaborative features. Although the bulk of the databases deal with U.S. records, there are also databases for Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries.
Contact the Department of Special Collections for more assistance with genealogical research.