Strong Libraries, Strong Society
Academic libraries are much more than places for learning and books. They provide access to reliable knowledge and modern information infrastructures, thereby creating the foundation for scientific progress.
The WeiterWissen (Advancing Knowledge) campaign, initiated by Bibliosuisse, brings together academic libraries in Switzerland and Germany under a shared message: libraries provide the essential foundations that make research, study, and innovation possible. They ensure access to trustworthy information, preserve knowledge for the long term, and develop services that support researchers and students throughout their academic work.
Shaping knowledge, not just providing it
At the heart of WeiterWissen are topics that are crucial to modern academic libraries: Open Access, digital preservation, the development of research infrastructures, and much more. These responsibilities go far beyond providing access to literature and actively shape the knowledge landscape of today and tomorrow.
The University Library Zurich is committed to these goals. As the central information and research infrastructure of the University of Zurich, it supports researchers, lecturers, and students in accessing knowledge, publishing research results, and managing digital data. At the same time, it preserves valuable collections and ensures the long-term accessibility of scholarly information.
Strong libraries for a strong society
By participating in WeiterWissen, the University Library Zurich highlights the importance of academic libraries in an increasingly digital and data-driven world. Together with Bibliosuisse and numerous partner institutions, we are sending a clear message: research, education, and social progress depend on strong libraries—today and in the future.