UB History
Information about Access
Access with UZH Card is also possible during opening hours of the Natural History Museum.
Where to Find What?
Click on the picture or the link below to view the entire floor plan.
What Study Spaces are Available?
- There are around 50 study spaces, whereof 1 with PC/screen (see devices).
- The study spaces can be used at any time without prior reservation.
- Some of the study spaces are reserved for students of the Department of History.
What Infrastructure Can I Use Here?
Borrow and Return
- Self-checkout station located at the entrance.
- Shelf for collecting and returning items.
- Please note that items will not be cleared from the library account until the next working day (check due date).
Devices
- 1 PC workstation
- Printer (UZH Print Plus instructions)
Lockers
- 132 lockers in KO2 floor G (free of charge, 28 days loan, reservation possible viaswisscovery)
- 48 lockers in KO2 floor H (free of charge, 28 days loan, reservation possible viaswisscovery)
- Locker keys can be borrowed at UB Philosophy (KOL-F-114).
Information about the Location and Collection
UB History (KO2-H-356)
The location is in the main building, next to the Department of History. Together with the Zentralbibliothek Zürich, it provides students and researchers with the relevant literature. The collection comprises around 100'000 items. Most of the books can be borrowed at the self-checkout station. Reference works and the latest journal issues are available for use in the reading room.
Social and Economic History (RAE-U-14)
The collection contains around 19'000 items on social, cultural, political and economic history. It is housed in the building of the Research Centre for Social and Economic History (Rämistrasse 64). All items at the location are reference stock. Internal lending to employees is permitted.