ETH Library, Academic library in Kreis 1, Zürich, Switzerland.
The ETH Library is an academic library in Zurich that holds extensive collections in science, technology, and engineering. The facility is organized into multiple branch locations across the ETH Zurich campus, each designed to serve specific research and study needs.
The library was founded in 1855 as part of ETH Zurich and grew into the country's main resource for technical and scientific information. Over decades it expanded its collections and adapted its services to keep pace with changing research needs.
The library serves as a gathering place where students and researchers experience Switzerland's commitment to scientific knowledge and education. The spaces reflect how deeply learning and scholarship are valued in Swiss academic life.
Visitors can search the collection online for millions of items and access both printed materials and digital versions from anywhere. The main building is located on Rämistrasse and is easily reached by public transportation.
The library has digitized over one million images in its E-Pics Image Archive, offering an unprecedented look at how science developed over time. This collection reveals how technical advances and scientific discoveries were visually recorded throughout history.
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