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 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 26 May to 20 June 2026: Mon to Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat 7 a.m. –5 p.m. |
Library and Self Services open to the public |
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| Staffed opening hours |
Mon to Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 26 May to 20 June 2026: Mon to Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. –5 p.m. |
Advice, collection and return of media at the information desk cash payment of library fees |
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Building incl. study environment for ZHAW members |
Mon to Sun 7 a.m.–12 a.m. (midnight) | |
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Building incl. study environment for external users |
Mon to Sat 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
For reference service, see the respective consulting hours.
Special opening hours
| Event and period | Library | Building incl. study environment | |
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Maundy Thursday Thursday, 02 April 2026 |
Open until 5 p.m. | ZHAW members 7 a.m.–0 a.m. | |
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Easter Friday, 03 April to Monday, 06 April 2026 |
Closed | ZHAW members 7 a.m.–0 a.m. | |
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Labour Day Friday, 1 May 2026 |
Closed | closed, for ZHAW members with CampusCard 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | |
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Saturday after Labour Day Saturday, 2 May 2026 |
Closed |
ZHAW members 7 a.m.-12 p.m. public 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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Wednesday before Ascension Day Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
Closed from 5 p.m. |
ZHAW members 7 a.m.-12 p.m. public 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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Ascension Day Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
Closed | Closed, for ZHAW members with CampusCard 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | |
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Friday after Ascension Day Friday, 15 May 2026 |
Closed from 5 p.m. |
ZHAW members 7 a.m.-12 p.m. public 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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Pentecost Monday, 25 May 2026 |
Closed | Closed, for ZHAW members with CampusCard 7 a.m.-12 p.m. | |
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Reduced opening hours Monday, 29 June to Saturday, 18 July 2026 |
Mon to Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat closed |
ZHAW members 7 a.m.-12 p.m. public 7 a.m.–7 p.m. |
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. 26 May to 26 June 2026: 8 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
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, 02 April 2026 | Open until 4 p.m. | |
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| Easter | Friday, 03 April to Monday, 06 April 2026 | Closed | |
| Sechseläuten | Monday, 20 April 2026 | Closed | |
| Labour Day | Friday, 1 May 2026 | Closed | |
| After Labour Day | Saturday, 2 May 2026 | Closed | |
| Wednesday before Ascension Day | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 | Closed from 4 p.m. | |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Closed | |
| Pentecost | Saturday, 23 May to Monday, 25 May 2026 | Closed | |
| Summer opening hours | Monday, 6 July to Saturday, 18 July 2026 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m–4 p.m., Sat closed |
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.–1 p.m. and 2 p.m–4 p.m. | Library and Self Services open to the public |
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| 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. 1 May to 30 June 2026: Mon to Sun 7 a.m.–12 a.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 | Thursday, 19 March 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students, staff and the public |
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| Easter | Friday, 03 April to Monday, 06 April 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library closed for ZHAW students and the public, accessible to staff |
| Internal event | Thursday, 23 April 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students, staff and the public |
| Labour Day | Wednesday, 1 May 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students and staff, closed to the public |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 14 May 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students and staff, closed to the public |
| Friday after Ascension Day | Friday,15 May 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students and staff, closed to the public |
| Pentecost | Monday, 25 May 2026 | Unstaffed | Open Library accessible to ZHAW students and staff, closed to 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.
Shibboleth
With some suppliers, access is also possible via Shibboleth. Select “Institutional Login” and then “ZHAW” on the supplier’s website. Then log in with your Switch edu-ID.
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 other licensed resources, please connect via VPN.