Behind the scenes of the ETH Library
The ETH Library is Switzerland’s largest library for science and technology. But what happens behind the scenes? And how are millions of books, images, maps and other documents preserved, catalogued and safeguarded for the future?
On this tour, you will gain access to areas of the ETH Library that are normally closed to visitors. You will explore the closed stacks, visit the public library spaces and discover the DigiCenter. There, valuable documents from the ETH Library’s collections are digitised using state-of-the-art technology to ensure their long-term preservation and worldwide accessibility.
Learn how the library preserves knowledge, makes it accessible and manages the transition from physical to digital collections. Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Switzerland’s leading scientific libraries.
Behind the scenes of the ETH Library
August 29 @ 14:00 - 15:00
The ETH Library is Switzerland’s largest library for science and technology. But what happens behind the scenes? And how are millions of books, images, maps and other documents preserved, catalogued and safeguarded for the future?
On this tour, you will gain access to areas of the ETH Library that are normally closed to visitors. You will explore the closed stacks, visit the public library spaces and discover the DigiCenter. There, valuable documents from the ETH Library’s collections are digitised using state-of-the-art technology to ensure their long-term preservation and worldwide accessibility.
Learn how the library preserves knowledge, makes it accessible and manages the transition from physical to digital collections. Join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Switzerland’s leading scientific libraries.
