UB English Literature and Linguistics
What Study Spaces are Available?
Study Spaces
- There are around 40 study spaces, whereof 4 with PC/screen (see devices).
- The study spaces can be used at any time without prior reservation.
- Two separate study rooms suitable for video calls are available.
- UZH members can book the separate study rooms online viabooked-UB
Long-term Study Spaces
- There are long-term study spaces available that can be used by students of the UZH English Department who are writing a Bachelor or Master Thesis or a dissertation.
- To book a long-term study space, use the Application for Long-term Study Space.
What Infrastructure Can I Use Here?
Borrow and return
- Self-checkout station
- Book returns box at the front desk, accessible during general opening hours or with UZH card from 7:00am - 11:00pm.
- Please note that items will not be cleared from the library account until the next working day (check due date).
Devices
- 4 PC work stations
Lockers
- 18 lockers (free of charge, 28 days loan, reservation possible viaswisscovery).
Locker keys can be borrowed at the location after a reservation via swisscovery and an appointment via e-mail has been made. - 15 day lockers (free of charge)
Additional Services
- Relax zone: Students may use the Kafistübli at Plattenstrasse 47 (building opposite) for discussions.
Discover the UB English Literature and Linguistics in 20 Minutes
Do you want to get to know the library and its services in an uncomplicated way? We offer a short guided tour for users in which we explain everything you might need for your everyday library life: From setting up your library account to booking a study room, everything is included.
Please register using our application form. The tour can take place between 1 pm and 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Please give us three preferred dates, and we will gladly get back to you with a definite date.
Information about the Location and Collection
The library's collections consists of approximately 60,000 books relevant to English Studies, as well as a large number of journals, audiobooks and films.