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.

We are committed to Openness. And our commitment is now certified with the Open Library Badge 2020!

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Reopening of the renovated WSL library 11.04.2024

12.04.2024

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!
ETH Research Data Management Summer School 2024 for early career scientists 10.04.2024

11.04.2024

ETH Research Data Management Summer School 2024 for early career scientists

The Research Data Management Summer School 2024 at ETH Zurich still has some open spots. Take this great opportunity to learn more about this crucial topic!
New Read & Publish agreement with the American Physical Society 08.04.2024

09.04.2024

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

28.03.2024

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.
Digital Cleanup Day: March 16, 2024 12.03.2024

13.03.2024

Digital Cleanup Day: March 16, 2024

International Digital Cleanup Day is this Saturday. Join us in cleaning up our digital lives, just as we clean up our physical environment.
Upcoming talk on AI tools & copyright 11.03.2024

12.03.2024

Upcoming talk on AI tools & copyright

As the use of AI tools in research is becoming more commonplace, practical and safety consideration are becoming more pressing as well. In the third part of our "AI tools & LLMs" lecture series on Tuesday, 26 March, Sandra Marmy-Brändli will talk to us about "Potential copyright issues when using AI tools in research".