Library collections

The National Library’s book collection spans the entire output of Swiss publishers, both on paper and in electronic form (e-books).

The National Library’s collection of serial publications includes newspapers, magazines and bulletins from Swiss publishers as well as corporations, associations and groups of all kinds.

The National Library collects non-commercial websites that are relevant to the nation’s heritage. The collection is managed in close collaboration with Swiss cantonal libraries.

The National Library’s collection of maps and atlases offers a comprehensive overview of Swiss cartography from the last 150 years.

The National Library’s collection of corporate publications includes printed and digital documents from corporations, associations, companies and institutions.

The National Library’s collection of official publications covers all documents issued by the federal, cantonal, communal and religious authorities.

The National Library’s collection of university dissertations includes doctoral and post-doctoral theses submitted at universities in Switzerland.

The National Library’s collection of printed music includes works that are linked to Switzerland by their publisher, composer or theme.