The Swiss National Library (NL) contains a vast and unique store of information all about Switzerland. It also has a team information specialists who can search through it all and find answers to more or less any question about the country.
Range and access SwissInfoDesk
SwissInfoDesk is the NL’s virtual research service. The team will be happy to help you with your research into a topic related to Switzerland. Depending on your question, we will send you a response containing:
- a simple reply
- a list of publications
- or comprehensive documentation.
On request, we will also advise and assist you with your own research into bibliographical references, for example if you are working towards a diploma or other end-of-course dissertation.
The NL is also partnered with a number of other Swiss libraries to expand the range of resources.
Costs
- The first thirty minutes are free of charge.
- Thereafter, the fee for every 15 minutes or part thereof is CHF 35
- Administrative charge: CHF 10
No paid research is started without a cost estimate and the customer’s agreement.
To submit your research request, simply complete the form below:
Partner
National library, cantonal and municipal libraries
Special libraries and institutions
Library and information sciences
Political Science
Economics
Law
Military history and history in general
Sociology (Gender studies and Migration)
Communications and transportation
Science, Mathematics, Technology
Landscape architecture, Architecture, Urban building
Drawing (Comics)
Painting and art in general
Sport
Last modification 09.02.2023
Contact
Swiss National Library
SwissInfoDesk
Information Retrieval Service
Hallwylstrasse 15
3003
Bern
Switzerland
Phone
+41 58 462 89 35
Fax
+41 58 462 84 08