Accessibility
Create accessible documents
With the online tool SensusAccess, members of ETH Zurich can automatically convert documents into a selection of accessible media.
Accessible learning spaces
At the locations on the Campus Zentrum in the InfoCenter (H floor H 30.1), Green Library (CHN H 43), GESS Library (IFW B 35.1) and Architecture and Civil Engineering Library (HIL E 2) accessible study spaces are available with the following equipment:
- Hardware video magnifier
- DialitePro work lamp
- Large 27'' screen
- Electric height-adjustable desk
- Text-to-speech software (Windows)
- Magnifier software (Windows)
- Headphones (available from the library counters)
- DownloadUser guides to keyboard shortcuts (PDF, 158 KB)vertical_align_bottom for accessibility aids, such as the on-screen magnifier, voice-to-text software and Downloadvideo magnifier (PDF, 103 KB)vertical_align_bottom (camera screen reader). Also available in large print or braille from the library counters.
Please contact us to make a booking: +41 44 632 21 35 or .
Access to the exhibitions in the ETH Zurich main building
The exhibitions of the ETH Library in the main building are open daily from 10.00–17.00.
Do you need assistance?
- From Monday to Friday (10.00–17.00), the staff at the reception desk in the main hall of the main building of ETH Zurich will be happy to accompany you to the exhibition of your choice.
- On Saturday and Sunday (10.00–17.00), please call the following number: +41 44 632 21 35.
Rest areas (quiet rooms)
If you need a break for health reasons or a quiet spot to self-administer medication, you can use the quiet rooms at the following locations:
- Architectural and Civil Engineering Library and the Language Center, HIL building: D 31.2
- ETH Library, HG building: InfoCenter
- Green Library, CHN building: F 10.2
- Zentrum campus, HG building: D 61.1 und H 28.4
DownloadFurther information (PDF, 142 KB)vertical_align_bottom
DownloadInformation about other quiet rooms outside the libraries (PDF, 1.5 MB)vertical_align_bottom
Accessible parking
Visitors arriving by car can use our accessible parking spaces and signposted, accessible entrances at both campus complexes.
- ETH Zurich Zentrum Campus: main building, “Leonhardstrasse” underpass to the left of the bus stop as well as in the parking garage floor D, accessible via Karl-Schmid-Strasse.
- ETH Zurich Hönggerberg Campus: multistorey car park P2, parking level A (lower level)
- University of Zurich Campus: KOL building, Rämistrasse 71: three marked parking spaces. If a fourth space is needed, the area next to the bicycle stands can be used.
DownloadParking map: Zentrum (PDF, 112 KB)vertical_align_bottom
DownloadParking map: Hönggerberg (PDF, 79 KB)vertical_align_bottom
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Accessible toilets
Accessible toilets are located in the following ETH Library buildings:
- Architectural and Civil Engineering Library, HIL building: C 70.2, D 70.1
- Earth Sciences Library, NO building: C 51.4, D 40.3, E 10.1
- Green Library, CHN building: J 10.1, K 10.1, L 10.1, M 10.1, N 10.1, O 10.1, P 10.1
- InfoCenter, HG building: D 29.7, D 60.4
- Reading Room Collections and Archives, HG building: D 29.7, D 60.4
- Hönggerberg Self-Access Center, HIL building: C 70.2, D 70.1
Locations
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