Food for complex thoughts

A buffet for the brain. At the ETH Library.

New here?

The course Getting Started – ETH Library in a nutshell provides you with all the key information in one brief, concise package at the beginning of each semester where you meet new study buddies.

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Tips and tricks for your studies

Our courses offer tips and tricks for literature searching and reference management, as well as for writing and presenting scientific texts - with or without AI. Like working at your own pace? Check out our handpicked courses on the Moodle learning platform

Your research starts here

Discover the endless possibilities of external page ETH Library @ swisscovery. Immerse yourself in over 30 million books, journals and more from over 500 libraries across Switzerland. Are you interested in scientific research or simply in hiking, self-help or art? Register now and start exploring today!

The latest academic findings from all subjects

To give you a clearer overview, we have sorted all the media available at ETH Zurich by subject: new acquisitions, reference works, digital textbooks, journals and databases, all in just one click.

More than just books…

The ETH Library offers you a wide range of current literature for all degree programmes, as well as:

Fixing up your apartment or tackling a DIY project without breaking the bank? The ETH Library has got you covered! Members of ETH Zurich can borrow tools like a battery-powered vacuum cleaner, a laser range finder or battery-powered hammer drill.

Electronic and printed holdings of books, reference works and language courses

Electronic and printed journals

Physical material collection (ETH Materials Hub) and online database

Extensive collection of up-to-date and historical maps and geodata

Analogue and digital image holdings of the ETH Library, rare books, Graphische Sammlung, Max Frisch Archive and Thomas Mann Archives.

Locations and working places

The ETH Library is ETH Zurich's main library, located in the main building (H floor). Are you looking for a suitable learning and working place? Check all sites and subject-specific information on the locations and opening hours overview.

Co-working space PIXEL
Co-working space PIXEL (individually adjustable furniture) in the Green Library.

Incidentally, there are also other specialist departmental libraries that are affiliated with ETH Zurich.

What do you need? 

How can ETH Library support your studies? Share your ideas on our external page feedback wall.

Help? Ask a librarian!

We are on hand to answer any questions in person and would be glad to help you.

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