NDSU

Libraries —Institute for Regional Studies & University Archives

North Dakota State University
Fargo, N.D.

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Institute Book Collection

The Institute for Regional Studies since its founding has made the collecting of North Dakota publications a priority, developing an impressive collection of over 5,000 volumes that touch on almost every facet of the state’s history. Strengths include North Dakota county, community, church, family, business and organization histories; atlases; periodicals; and works of fiction by North Dakota authors or fiction set in North Dakota. Also available are many titles on microfilm.

Effort is made to seek out titles to enhance our holdings, especially in areas deemed important by students and faculty for both current and future teaching and research. We welcome recommendations for items to purchase as well as new publications.

A separate Lawrence Welk Collection is located at the Institute. It complements the extensive archival holdings at NDSU, documenting one of North Dakota’s famous native sons. All publications may be found in the online catalog.

Research Tools

The NDSU Libraries online catalog is the primary research tool in finding books and periodicals located at the Institute for Regional Studies. To search for North Dakota related publications located at other libraries in the state consult the ODIN online catalog.

Access

All books and periodicals are located in the Institute/Archives Research Room where you may use or browse the collection yourself. They do not circulate. The books are arranged in the Library of Congress classification system, the same as used at the NDSU Libraries. The reference staff is available to assist in your research needs. Copying facilities are available for both print and microforms.

Gifts

Gifts of North Dakota related publications are most welcome and appreciated. Donations must be within the scope of the Institute’s publications collection policy. All donations are formally acknowledged and gift plates are placed in each publication prior to it being cataloged. Recent donations are also acknowledged on our website. To donate please contact John E. Bye, Director & University Archivist.

To Contact Us

Consult our Contact Information page.