SLSP und swisscovery – Frequently asked questions on the change
The Library Am Guisanplatz BiG and the Alexandria library network are new to swisscovery. From now on, the holdings of 490 Swiss libraries can be searched on the Alexandria search portal. What does this mean for BiG users? We answer the most important questions.
11.04.2022 | Library Am Guisanplatz
The Library Am Guisanplatz BiG and the Alexandria Library Network have joined the Swiss Library Service Platform (SLSP). Via swisscovery, users have direct access to the holdings of 490 libraries.
What does this mean for our users? Here we answer some of the key questions you may have:
Yes. The Library Am Guisanplatz joined the Swiss Library Service Platform SLSP on 11 April 2022, which means its holdings can now be accessed via swisscovery.
Information on borrowing and ordering items can be found here. Please also refer to the the current fees and charges schedule.
Yes, you can. On the SLSP registration page select ‘Library Card Management ’. Once you have signed in, you can enter your user ID in your account.
Send an email to bibliothek@gs-vbs.admin.ch and we will send you a new card.
You can access all the swisscovery holdings and order items via www.alexandria.ch. Please note that there is a charge for borrowing items from other holdings. You will receive a bill from the library in question.
If you are a federal employee and would like to order books from other swisscovery libraries for work purposes, please contact fernleihe@gs-vbs.admin.ch. You will find more information at Inter-library lending.
No, it is not.
No, this is not possible.
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