Information about accessibility

We support you in your research on the swisscovery search portal and the databases licensed by us. Swisscovery with the underlying software Primo currently fulfills level AA of the W3L accessibility guidelines (Link: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Primo/Product_Materials/Primo_Accessibility). However, as the University Library of Bern provides a large number of online services and electronic resources from third-party providers, we cannot guarantee accessibility.

The Swiss Library for the Blind and Visually Impaired provides media in various formats or produces them on request. Link: www.sbs.ch

Another option for thematic research is the accessible library catalog of Leipzig University Library. Link: www.ub.uni-leipzig.de.

The Bern University Library is happy to provide you with media which can be picked up. Contact us for individual research training or a literature service according to your needs.

The following is an alphabetical list of all University Library locations with a description of barrier-free access and facilities.

Library of Exact Sciences:

• • Barrier-free access to the building via the Einstein Terrace on the Grosse Schanze
  • Library on the 1st floor accessible via the lift

Geography Library:

• • barrier-free access with Eurokey via Hallerstrasse 8

Medical library:

• Barrier-free entrance on the ground floor
• Cobblestones in front of the building
• Low counter available

Mittelstrasse Library:

• Barrier-free access to the building via Mittelstrasse
• Ramp to the library
• Low counter in the library
• Book scanner
• Floor announcement in the lift

History of Medicine Library:

• barrier-free access via Gertrud-Woker-Strasse (in front of the canteen)

Muesmatt Library:

• no barrier-free entrance (4 cm high step), no ramp
• Lift in the building

Münstergasse library:

• barrier-free access via Herrengasse (with registration by telephone on 031 684 92 11) or via the LesBar (during opening hours; threshold of 3cm)
• Lift in the building
• Book scanner on the 1st basement floor

Library PHC:

• Barrier-free access to the building via Mittelstrasse
• Library accessible via the lift
• Threshold at the library entrance door
• Floor announcement in the lift

Sports Science Library:

• Barrier-free entrance from Neubrückstrasse between the main building and building C
• Barrier-free entrance on the ground floor

Unitobler and Theology libraries:

• Barrier-free access to the building via a ramp in the plane tree courtyard and via Lerchenweg
• Low counter in the library
• Lift in the building

VetSuisse library:

• Barrier-free access with the lift

vonRoll library:

• barrier-free entrances on all sides on the ground floor or via a ramp by the bicycle cellar to the 1st basement floor
• Low counter in the library
• Lift in the building

Business and Economics Library (UniS):

• Barrier-free access to the building via ramp in front of the building entrance
• Lift in the building

Dental Medicine library:

• Barrier-free access with the lift

Law Library (JBB):

• Barrier-free access via the lift in the main building, which can be used by badge (activation of the badge via the facility service of the main building)
• A wheelchair-accessible research station with public PC
• Floor announcement in the West lift (from October 2024 also in the East lift)

Engehalde learning center:

• Barrier-free entrance from the west side of the building
• Access with badge (activation by the facility service)
• Door threshold 1.5 cm high
• Group room A barrier-free access

Swiss Library of Eastern Europe (SOB):

• barrier-free access with Eurokey and by prior appointment by telephone (031 684 41 80) via Hallerstrasse 8

We provide support in the usage of our electronic and printed library holdings, which you can find via the swisscovery research portal or a licensed database. If the media are not available in the desired format, please contact us for further assistance. The Bern University Library works together with a specialist centre that creates and prepares PDFs for you so that they can be read or listened to according to your needs.

If you have specific questions about the library and library use, please contact the library's Equal Opportunities Officer (e-mail address: gesche.gerdes@unibe.ch). For questions about studying with disabilities and chronic illnesses, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunities of the University of Bern.