N.D. Cent. Code § 54-17.4-04

The commission shall decide the location of the survey. However, the survey shall maintain a core and sample library at the university of North Dakota with associated core receiving, processing, and analytical equipment. The survey, in cooperation with the university of North Dakota, shall maintain a geologic literature library and archives at the university of North Dakota. The survey may also maintain a working geologic literature library at a site selected by the industrial commission.