About the F. D. Holland Geology Library

The F. D. Holland Geology Library is the largest geoscience library in the upper Midwest with more than 50,000 volumes, 500 journal titles, 100,000 maps, 18,000 microfiche, and 8,000 air photos.

Subjects represented in the collection include geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology, paleontology, geological engineering, mining, petroleum geology,and North Dakota geology. The library is also a depository for U.S. Government documents and specializes in U.S. Geological Survey publications.

The Geology Library welcomes patrons not only from the University Community but also patrons from the general public and other professional agencies. The library is part of UND’s Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.