E-Library UB & ZB
The UB and ZB E-Library is a collection of electronic media. The content can be used and downloaded on the UZH network. The collection includes various media formats, including e-books, e-journals, databases, image and sound resources, as well as articles and studies from research and teaching. The E-Library collection can be found in swisscovery for the UB and ZB Zurich.
Accessing the E-Library
- Researchers, students, lecturers, and employees of UZH have automatic access to the E-Library.
- Downloads are only possible whilst being in the UZH network.
- Members of the universities of applied sciences (including DIZH participants) do not have access to UZH e-resources.
- For non-UZH members, there are public research stations available at our locations that give access to licensed material.
- Further information can be found in the tutorials How to Access the E-Library Off-Campus and No Access? Your Options.
Is the E-Library Accessible to You?
What Are the Access Methods?
UZH members and members of the University Hospitals must be connected to the UZH network to use the E-Library.
| Access | Login | Technological prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| VPN | UZH Shortname | Configuration of the External UZH Network Access (VPN) iOS/iPad-OS: Journals access not possible for students via VPN. Help: FAQ VPN |
EZproxy |
SWITCH edu-ID | Authentication via EZproxy takes place via our website directly in the web browser and is valid for the duration of one session (see information on access). A SWITCH edu-ID must be created or be available. Details can be found on the registration website. The SWITCH edu-ID must be linked to the institutional account once: Link with the USZ (works only in the usz network) |
| EZproxy | Balgrist mail (only Lehre/Forschung) |
Authentication via EZproxy takes place via our website directly in the web browser and is valid for the duration of one session (see information on access). |
What Legal Requirements Must Be Kept in Mind?
E-resources are for personal use, research, and teaching purpose only. Any commercial use is prohibited. In addition, special terms of use of the licensed content apply to individual contracts, in particular in connection with the storage of the licensed content used for teaching materials.
The full texts may not be passed on to third parties either electronically or in printed form, nor may they be made accessible to third parties online.
The use of electronic resources or parts thereof in combination with artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is in many cases prohibited by license agreement. If you are planning to use AI in this way, you must contact us in advance to clarify the relevant terms and conditions.
- The systematic download of full texts or search results – also for text and data mining – is prohibited.
- Passwords and other access data are confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties.
- The Copyright for the electronic full texts lies with the publisher or the author(s) of the publication.
- Please also refer to the copyright regulations of the publishers on their websites (e.g., under Terms & Conditions).