swisscovery

[Translate to English:] Swisscovery

swisscovery

As a new research platform, swisscovery combines the media holdings of 500 scientific libraries in Switzerland. It replaces the previous library catalogues and offers a concise search and easy access to resources.

Registration

For data protection reasons, a new registration is also necessary for previous users. This will link your library account with your SWITCH edu-ID. The existing library card can – if desired – continue to be used.

Register here

FAQ

  • You can continue to use your previous library card or campus card. Either you enter the number during registration or you enter the number afterwards via the swisscovery Library card management.

    The number of the campus cards is often already contained in the SWITCH eduID data and is transferred automatically during registration.

  • The courier service delivers media from many swisscoervy libraries to a selectable collection location. This is subject to a charge. You can see whether a library is participating in the courier service when you order. Some institutions waive the ordering fee for their members, please ask your library for information.

    How to order media in swisscovery (status 11/22)

  • Even users without a Swiss postal address can create a SWITCH edu-ID account and register with swisscovery. Depending on the place of residence, however, only limited services are offered.

  • SWITCH edu-ID can only be used for personal accounts If you need an account for your company, institution or library, please apply for it at SLSP. Such an account enables you to have access to all swisscovery libraries.

  • No. This is done during registration by verifying your phone number.

  • For chargeable services and library fees you will receive an invoice by e-mail from SLSP, the operator of swisscovery. This invoice is sent monthly and contains the costs incurred in the month before last (i.e. the invoice from May contains the fees from March).

    In swisscovery, you can consult the fines and fees linked to your account directly under: My account > Fine + Fees

    Further information: MIZ Schedule of Fees

  • swisscovery is operated by the Swiss Library Service Platform, SLSP. The SLSP was founded by 15 universities, including the ZHdK. Currently, 470 libraries throughout Switzerland have joined.

Privacy policy

With self-registration, your personal data (surname, first name, date of birth, address, e-mail address, telephone number, matriculation/personal number) are imported from the SWITCH edu ID account into swisscovery. The personal data will be processed within the scope of user and loan administration and ordering. Library specific data (loans, orders, fees) are only stored in swisscovery. Transaction data are regularly anonymized and accounts in swisscovery are deleted after 10 years of inactivity.

Introduction video

Introduction to swisscovery (en)

Introduction swisscovery