System interruption throughout Switzerland:
swisscovery unavailable from 12 to 13 July 2025
Due to a migration of the Ex Libris data centre (swisscovery provider), swisscovery will be unavailable for up to 24 hours:
From Saturday, 12 July 2025, 7 am to Sunday, 13 July 2025, 7 am
The following restrictions apply:
- No use of swisscovery (research, library account)
- No loans, orders, renewals and returns
- No collection of provided media
- No access to the open stacks (incl. open stacks of the music department)
The following services are available:
- Access to databases and e-resources
- Research platforms: ZBcollections, swisscollections, Kartenportal.CH
- Open access platforms: e-rara, e-manuscripta, Zurich Open Platform (ZOP), e-newspaperarchives
- Use of documents ordered in advance for consultation in the reading room and in the special collections
- Use of study areas, group rooms and discussion boxes without restrictions
Questions? Our information desks remain open - we will be happy to advise you on site.
You can also reach us by e-mail at kundenservice@zb.uzh.ch, by phone on +41 44 636 40 00 or via WhatsApp Chat.
Please make your loans and orders in a timely manner and inform yourself in advance about possible restrictions.
Thank you for your understanding!