How can I register?
Library customers must have a SWITCH edu-ID account to use the swisscovery services. You can register here.
Please note:
• Should you not yet have a Switch edu-ID you can conveniently create one using your institutional Switch AAI account. For more information regarding Switch AAI and Switch edu-id, please see here.
• We recommend you enter the barcode of your existing library ID card (e.g. NEBIS, ZB, etc.). New library cards can be obtained at our library information desks or contact Lib4RI's InfoServices.
• For help with the registration, please see here
After successful registration with SLSP, you can use your SWITCH edu-ID account for all SLSP libraries (there are no separate accounts per library or network).
Why is my previous library account no longer working?
Previously used library accounts are no longer active and valid in swisscovery. To continue using the library services, you need to create a SWITCH edu-ID account.
Can I keep my current library ID card?
Yes. You have the option to enter the barcode of your existing library ID card (e.g. NEBIS, ZB, etc.) during registration. Please contact Lib4RI's InfoServices should you require a new library card.
Is it also possible for companies to register?
Companies or institutions or other libraries are not able to create a SWITCH edu-ID account. Please contact SLSP directly via swisscovery@slsp.ch.
Is registration also possible for persons with a residence address outside Switzerland?
Users without a Swiss postal address can also create a SWITCH edu-ID account. Please note that depending on your place of residence, you might have limited services offered to you by the SLSP libraries.
Where can I view my loans in swisscovery?
From 7 December 2020 onwards you will be able to view your loans in your account in the swisscovery portal of your library.
Where can I see the media I borrowed from the NEBIS network?
You can view your loan history here until March 2021. For this purpose, please use your existing library login.
Why is it no longer possible for me to extend the borrowing periods in my NEBIS account?
Extensions are technically no longer possible.
Do I have to identify myself at the counter of my library after registration?
No, that is no longer necessary. Your mobile phone number is verified upon registration.
Why are my reservations and my borrowing history not migrated to swisscovery?
Unfortunately, migration of reservations and borrowing histories to the new system is not possible due to technical and privacy policy reasons. You will be able to start reserving documents in swisscovery from 7 December 2020.