Working - Studying
Apart from a comprehensive range of print and electronic media, our library locations provide a modern infrastructure for students, researchers and lecturers.
“I often use the University Library to find inspiration from newly published articles in journals or specialist publications.”
Regula Treichler Bratschi, Research Associate
«The fantastic library team and their expertise down to the last detail, as well as the extensive, well-maintained and easily accessible collection of sources are what make the library the heart of the Toni Areal campus in my opinion!»
Dr. Tim Tausendfreund, lecturer
«I appreciate the highly competent support of the always helpful and friendly staff at the University Library, both as someone who uses its services and as a subject-matter expert.»
Dr. Sabine Steiger-Sackmann, lecturer and R&D area manager
University Library Winterthur
The Tista Murk building on the Sulzer site, which extends over approximately 6000 square metres, offers a modern media, information and study environment.
Regular opening hours
| Library |
Mon to Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Library and Self Services open to the public |
|---|---|---|
| Staffed opening hours |
Mon to Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
Advice, collection and return of media at the information desk cash payment of library fees |
| Building incl. study environment |
ZHAW members 24/7 public Mon to Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
We would be happy to receive your feedback or experiences regarding our new adjusted opening and service times.
For reference service, see the respective consulting hours.
Special opening hours
| Event | Period | Library | Building incl. study environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas and New Year holiday | Monday, 23 December 2024 to Thursday, 2 January 2025 | closed | will be announced later |
University Library Zurich
The University Library Zurich on the Toni Areal campus, together with the Media and Information Centre (MIZ), offers ZHAW members a centralised media, study and search location.
Regular opening hours
| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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| Saturday | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
For reference service, see the respective consulting hours.
Special opening hours
| Christmas and New Year holiday | Monday, 23 December 2024 to Thursday, 2 January 2025 | closed |
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University Library Wädenswil
The ZHAW University Library Wädenswil is a specialised library focussing on life sciences and facility management. It offers students and researchers a place to work, study and conduct searches.
Regular opening hours
| Staffed opening hours | Mon to Fri 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m–4 p.m. | Library and Self Services open to the public |
|---|---|---|
| Open Library for all | Mon to Fri 7 a.m.–5.15 p.m. | Library and Self Services open to the public |
| Open Library for ZHAW students* | Mon to Sat 7 a.m.–10 p.m. | Library and Self Services accessible with CampusCard |
| Open Library for ZHAW staff | Mon to Sun 24/7 | Library and Self Services accessible with CampusCard |
For reference service, see the respective consulting hours.
Special opening hours
| Internal event | Tuesday, 8 October 2024 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students, staff and the public |
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| Internal event | Tuesday, 17 December 2024 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students, staff and the public |
Any location
As a member of the ZHAW you can work and study anywhere and at the same time make use of our wide range of electronic media. All the e-media licensed by the ZHAW is accessible via VPN connection from any location.
Access to e-media via VPN
If you are not on campus, you need to establish a connection to the ZHAW network via the Virtual Private Network (VPN). The VPN connection is password-protected and secure, and it links your device anywhere off campus to the ZHAW network.
If your VPN connection is correct, your IP address is in the range 160.85.4.0 - 160.85.255.255. Check your current IP address under WhatIsMyIP.com.
Access to e-media via Shibboleth
With some suppliers, access is also possible via Shibboleth. Select “Swiss Higher Education (SWITCHaai)” and then “ZHAW” on the supplier’s website. Then enter your ZHAW login details.
Please note that you will only be logged onto this specific platform, so you won’t be able to access any other electronic media. If you want to have access to all licensed resources, please connect via VPN.
Access to the Internet via eduroam
Eduroam allows you to access the Internet free of charge at all participating universities and higher education institutions worldwide via WLAN and your ZHAW login details. However, you can only access the ZHAW e-media via a VPN connection. Instructions on eduroam are available in the Self Service Portal (ZHAW login required).