University Library
The ZHAW University Library has a large holding of media and study resources. We are pleased to offer help and advice whenever you need to know how to search for or obtain any item. Come and visit us at our locations in Winterthur, Zurich or Wädenswil.
Searching for media
Use ZHAW swisscovery as single point of entry to search all ZHAW University Library holdings. You can find print and e-media with a single search query.
- ZHAW swisscovery contains full texts from the ZHAW digitalcollection, the open access repository of the ZHAW.
- The right medium is not in swisscovery? Make us an acquisition proposal.
- You can also use databases and electronic reference works for your research.
- Search for and publish openly licensed teaching materials on Switch OER, the Swiss repository for Open Educational Resources.
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions and answers regarding swisscovery
Library Guide
The library guide gives you a quick overview of the services offered by the university library.

Beyond Pssst!
So you think libraries are dusty and totally outdated? - Well then, watch this!
A film about the ZHAW University Library and what it has to offer.
