 UND has three major libraries which , together , form the largest system of research libraries in the state of North Dakota . The Chester Fritz Library is the largest library in the state . It houses 1 @.@ 6 million volumes , provides access to approximately 28 @,@ 000 electronic journal subscriptions , and owns over 20 @,@ 000 electronic books . It also serves as a U.S. patent and trademark depository and a government document depository . UND 's special collections department is known for its genealogical resources , including Norwegian <unk> , or Norwegian farm and town records . Branches of the Chester Fritz Library include the Energy and Environmental Research Library , the F.D. Holland Geology Library , and the Gordon Erickson Music Library . The School of Law operates the <unk> Law Library and the School of Medicine operates the Harley E. French Library of the Health Sciences . 
