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Library for the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain: Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL

Lib4RI is the joint «Library for the Research Institutes within the ETH Domain: Eawag, Empa, PSI & WSL». As a scientific library, we provide all affiliates of the four institutes at their 11 research sites with extensive access to literature and technical information for research, teaching, and consulting. Furthermore, we offer a broad range of services surrounding the publication process.

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Lib4RI News

  • New content: Text data mining 07.05.2024

    New content: Text data mining

    Text data mining (TDM) can reveal hidden patterns and trends within vast amounts of text. Our new resources offer an overview of the key steps involved in TDM projects. We provide a list of data sources, analysis tools, and essential considerations to get started with your first project.

  • User survey 2024 - we need your input! 05.05.2024

    User survey 2024 - we need your input!

    Lib4RI is conducting a user survey and we need your input! As part of our ongoing effort to improve and tailor our services to your needs, we want to gather feedback to support you in your research as best we can.

  • Reopening of the renovated WSL library 11.04.2024

    Reopening of the renovated WSL library

    After major renovations, Lib4RI WSL Birmensdorf was reopened yesterday. Among other things, the new space offers attractive working spaces, booths for calls, a coffee machine and lockers. Come by and see for yourself!

  • New Read & Publish agreement with the American Physical Society 08.04.2024

    New Read & Publish agreement with the American Physical Society

    Lib4RI has expanded its Open Access publishing portfolio by entering into a new transformative Read and Publish agreement with the American Physical Society (APS). Starting in April, corresponding authors affiliated with the 4RIs no longer have to pay a fee for publishing Open Access in the APS hybrid journals.

  • Update: negotiations with Elsevier 27.03.2024

    Update: negotiations with Elsevier

    The negotiations between swissuniversities and Elsevier for a new Read & Publish agreement are continuing. A decision is expected in the next few weeks.

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