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Library services
The collection can be searched online, and items are available for borrowing.
Searching the catalogues
swisscovery RZS – Zentralschweiz
Find items online using swisscovery RZS – Zentralschweiz, the search portal of the libraries in the Central Switzerland region. It provides a convenient way to find media online. In addition to the library holdings of the Swiss Ornithological Institute, swisscovery RZS - Zentralschweiz also allows targeted searches of the scientific media holdings of Central Switzerland.
Periodicals
The periodicals database lists all available journals and magazines.
Electronic resources
The following databases can be accessed on-site:
- BioOne Complete
- Birds of the World
- Elsevier Journals
- JSTOR Life Science Collection
- Springer Journals
- SwisOnline
- Swissdox
- Wiley Online Library
In addition to the licensed databases, the database information system DBIS of the Swiss Ornithological Institute also lists a large selection of freely accessible databases from various disciplines.
The Electronic Journals Library (EZB) of the Swiss Ornithological Institute lists all electronically available journals.
Using the library
The library of the Swiss Ornithological Institute primarily serves the Institute's employees. It is also open to volunteer collaborators, students and other interested members of the public.
Borrowing
Many items in the collection can be borrowed by external users. Users may take out up to five items at a time.
Journals, reference books, field guides and reference copies of core publications may not be taken out.
Borrowing is free of charge. Items may be borrowed for 28 days. If there is no reservation by another user, the loan can be renewed once for a further 28 days.
Registered users can request items that are available for borrowing to be delivered by post against payment of a fee.
Individual journal articles can be delivered as photocopies or electronic files (PDF). A fee will be charged for larger orders.
Click here to read the Terms of Use.
Informationen Corona-Virus
Gemäss den Corona-Regelungen des Bundes bleibt das Besuchszentrum bis am 28. Februar 2021 geschlossen.
Unsere Vogelpflegestation funktioniert wie gewohnt weiter. Vögel nehmen wir täglich (Montag-Sonntag) von 09.00-12.00 und von 13.30-17.00 Uhr entgegen.
Aufgrund der verschärften Corona-Massnahmen sind unsere Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter grösstenteils im Home Office. Bitte haben Sie Verständnis, wenn wir momentan nicht alle Anfragen sofort bearbeiten können.
Wir sind Ihnen dankbar, wenn Sie uns primär per Mail kontaktieren, ausser in Notfällen.
Herzlichen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.
Ihre Schweizerische Vogelwarte Sempach
Informations sur le coronavirus
Selon les mesures de la Confédération contre le coronavirus, le centre de visite sera fermé jusqu’au 28 février 2021.
Notre station de soins fonctionne normalement. Nous réceptionnons les oiseaux tous les jours (lundi-dimanche) de 09.00 à 12.00 et de 13.30 à 17.00.
En raison des mesures Covid plus strictes, la plupart de nos employés télétravaillent depuis leur domicile. Nous ne sommes actuellement pas en mesure de traiter toutes les demandes immédiatement. Nous vous serions reconnaissants de bien vouloir nous contacter principalement par courrier électronique, sauf en cas d'urgence.
Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension.
Votre Station ornithologique suisse de Sempach
Informazioni coronavirus
In conformità alle misure della Confederazione contro il coronavirus, il Centro visite è chiuso fino al 28 febbraio 2021.
Il nostro Centro di cura per uccelli continua a funzionare normalmente. Gli uccelli vengono presi in consegna giornalmente (lunedì-domenica) dalle 09.00 alle 12.00 e dalle 13.30 alle 17.00.
A causa delle misure più severe di Corona, la maggior parte dei nostri dipendenti si trova nei loro uffici di casa. Vi preghiamo di comprendere che non possiamo elaborare tutte le richieste di informazioni immediatamente. Vi saremmo grati se poteste contattarci principalmente via e-mail. In caso di emergenza, tuttavia, siamo naturalmente a vostra disposizione. Grazie per la vostra comprensione.
La vostra Stazione ornitologica svizzera
Informations concerning the coronavirus
Due to the measures taken by the Swiss government against the coronavirus, the visitor centre will be closed until February 28th 2021.
Our bird care station continues to operate as usual. We accept birds daily (Monday-Sunday) from 09.00-12.00 and from 13.30-17.00.
Due to the stricter Corona measures, most of our employees are in their home offices. Please understand that we cannot process all inquiries immediately. We would be grateful if you could contact us primarily by e-mail. In case of emergency we are of course available for you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Your Swiss Ornithological Institute