Library Am Guisanplatz: new website
The Library am Guisanplatz (BiG) has a new website. The clearer navigation structure and new layout invite you to discover BiG's topics and new services.
06.01.2022 | Library Am Guisanplatz

Welcome to the updated website of the Library am Guisanplatz (BiG)!
Our website has undergone an extensive redesign, and we can now present the BiG's services and topics in a new layout. With the main focus on your interests and search habits, content navigation is largely intuitive thanks to the clearer navigation structure.
This gives you easier access to our services and information and you can benefit from up-to-date content and a uniform format. The new website also better reflects BiG's mission and strategy.
Our topic areas
News: We keep you up to date on exciting news, interesting events and the BiG's new acquisitions.
Your search: In this section you will find all relevant research tools as well as tips on conducting an efficient search. From the Brockhaus encyclopaedia to the Swissdox media database and those of the renowned Oxford University Press, employees of the Federal Administration and the Armed Forces also have access to thousands of e-media items.
Services: Would you like to take a guided tour? Do you need help conducting a search? Or would you like to participate in a webinar as an employee of the Federal Administration or the Armed Forces? Here you will find further information about our services and the use of the library and its collections.
Inventory and collections: Discover our extensive inventory and delve into our unique collections.
Publications and exhibitions: Here you can find information on our current exhibitions and access the special dossiers we produce on current issues. Our special collections treasure trove contains fascinating details about unique items in our collections.
About us: Here you get an overview of the history, organisation, tasks and function of the BiG and find out about our role as an employer and trainer.
Your feedback
We welcome your comments, suggestions or criticism, which you can send to us at bibliothek@gs-vbs.admin.ch. Please also let us know if you notice any errors or inconsistencies when navigating our new website.
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