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 Update #45: New Read & Publish agreement with Springer Nature, 2026-2029 10.06.2026

    Lib4RI Update #45: New Read & Publish agreement with Springer Nature, 2026-2029

    A new Read & Publish agreement with Springer Nature secures broad reading access and cost-free Open Access publishing for researchers at the 4RIs and other Swiss institutions from 2026 to 2029. Negotiated by a working group of swissuniversities and the Consortium of Swiss Academic Libraries, this agreement brings the full Springer Nature portfolio into a single national framework.

  • New Data tab on the Search Tool 08.06.2026

    New Data tab on the Search Tool

    The Lib4RI Search Tool now also includes a dedicated Data tab. Following last year's update (which introduced improved journal search, OA information and new tabs for Books and Other resources) the Search Tool continues to grow as your one-stop shop for all library content.

  • Play RDM Bingo! 25.05.2026

    Play RDM Bingo!

    Organise your data/code and get rewarded! Grab a data set or coding project, accomplish research data management tasks and be entered to win a 100 CHF gift card.

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