New order interface in ETH Library @ swisscovery

You can now order more easily and get a better overview of your loans.

Would you like to know more about the improvements to the borrowing and ordering process in ETH Library @ swisscovery? These are available with immediate effect:

  • Clearer design of the order interface and simplified order process.
  • Your last selected pick-up location remains saved.
  • Display of costs for chargeable services.
  • If available, the free loan offer for you will be displayed.
  • You can see the estimated delivery times and the loan period in the order process.
  • Your account will show all your loans, orders and charges under ETH Zurich, provided you always select a pick-up location at ETH Zurich (loans made before 14 November 2022 will still be displayed under your loans with the corresponding holding library).

Choose your preferred pick-up location in a first step: Download Instructions (PDF, 254 KB)  

Our tip: members of ETH Zurich benefit from many free offers – for this, your Switch edu-ID must be linked to your ETH account. Download Instructions for members of ETH Zurich. (PDF, 1 MB)

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