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16.12.2021 New University Library

“Less about books than about people”

For a year now, Rudolf Mumenthaler has been working behind the scenes and building up the new University Library Zurich. He will be the new library’s director from 2022. We asked him about his professional experiences, his most urgent tasks and his favorite books.

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11.08.2020 Library

University Library Zurich Gets Its First Director

Rudolf Mumenthaler will be the first director of the new University Library Zurich (UBZH) when it opens its doors on 1 January 2022. He will take an active role setting up the new library from 1 January 2021.

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13.11.2019 University Library Zurich (UBZH)

Project At Starting Gates

The Board of the University has approved the “University Library Development” project. Preparations to bring together the UZH libraries can now begin.

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27.05.2019 Library Modernization

"An important factor for the success of our university"

The Executive Board of the University has approved the “University Library Development” project. The aim is to modernize UZH’s library provision and implement the latest technologies. In an interview, Vice President Christian Schwarzenegger explains the decision.

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23.04.2018 Campus

Library of the Future

Increasing digitalization poses great challenges for library services wishing to remain attractive and modern. In this interview, Vice President Christian Schwarzenegger discusses the plans for the future of libraries at UZH.

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