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.
Opening hours
Regular opening hours
| Staffed opening hours | Mon to Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m–4 p.m. | Library and Self Services open to the public |
|---|---|---|
| Open Library for all | Mon to Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m. | Library and Self Services open to the public |
| Open Library for ZHAW students | Mon to Sun 7 a.m.–12 a.m. (midnight) | 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.
Using the media
Specialised areas
The University Library Wädenswil is a specialised library open to the public that focuses on the following areas:
- Life Sciences
- Facility Management
Holdings
We offer our holdings mainly in electronic formats. The majority of the physical items in the holding are borrowable. Non-circulating items are clearly marked as “Präsenzbestand”.
Find out more
Find out more about the media offering and how to use it:
Library of Things
We offer a wide range of items for loan – from games and technical devices such as VR glasses to a presentation kit for workshops and other practical items.
You can find the complete range in the “Library of Things” collection. If something is missing, we would be delighted to receive your acquisition proposal.
Using the infrastructure
You will find a range of services and numerous working and study spaces spread over two floors:
- Information desk
- Reference service
- Search stations
- Library of Things
- Self-service loans during library opening hours
- Self-service returns during library opening hours
- Additional returning option via the book return box in the GA and RA (during building opening hours)
- Book scanner (scan to stick or scan to mobile, free of charge)
- Multifunctional device for printing, copying and scanning (for ZHAW members)
- Around 200 working and study spaces
Additional workstations are available in the buildings RA and RT Foyer 1st floor and RD 04.01 (location plan Campus Reidbach, PDF) - Computer workstations (for ZHAW members)
- Screens to connect your own notebook
- Wi-Fi access for members of other universities via Eduroam; for external guests with code
- Group working rooms for 2 to 6 people
Reservations possible for ZHAW students (with ZHAW login - in German) - Creative space for 4 to 12 people
Reservations possible for ZHAW students (with ZHAW login - in German) - Open-plan work areas
- Carrels for individual use, no reservation required
- Caddies available to borrow for flexible working (reservation)
- Lounge area with chairs and sofas
- Relaxation area with reclining benches and cushions
- Space for events (exhibitions, readings)
Information for non-ZHAW members
You can use a search station to access our electronic resources. Please note that you can only save items on a personal USB stick.
You can use the book scanners free of charge to scan printed works to your personal USB stick or directly onto your smartphone.