Freely accessible information can be used by all customers regardless of IP address.
Please note the following aspects when using electronic media:
Direct access is only possible from the main networks of ETH Zurich (in some cases proxy still required):
In all other cases, Public VPN or alternatively proxy.ethz.ch must be used. Check whether the IP address for your computer is within the ETH Zurich network structure: Check your IP address For access via an external provider (ADSL, Cablecom, iPass) you should also use Public VPN or proxy.ethz.ch. |
In exceptional cases, a user ID and password are required for access to databases and e-journals. Members of ETH Zurich will find the corresponding information in the protected area: Login information for databases and e-journals. Please log in using your ETH login. External customers should contact the library staff in person or via e-mail to info@library.ethz.ch.
Click on the link resolver button (ETH Get it) in a database or the Online Resource link in the ETH Library @ swisscovery to access a service page with further links for options for obtaining the required document.
For fee-based electronic media, the ETH Library has licence agreements with the respective providers that stipulate terms and conditions of use based on aspects such as copyright law.
The following applies in general to the use of these media: