List of libraries in Switzerland

Cantonal and University Library of Lausanne, founded in the 16th century and one of the most important public libraries in Switzerland

This is a list of libraries in Switzerland. The Swiss National Library (at 5.1 million volumes) and Basel University library (at 3.1 million volumes) are the country's largest. Switzerland also has a comprehensive public system with 2,344 branches holding a total of 28 million volumes. Important specialized institutions include the Swiss Federal Archives and the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Libraries of International Organizations

National libraries and networks

Regional and city libraries

Specialized libraries

University libraries

See also

References

  1. ↑ "EBLIDA Members", eblida.org, Netherlands: European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations, retrieved 2026-02-23
  2. ↑ "IFLA Members" (PDF), ifla.org, Netherlands: International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, 2026-01-06
  3. ↑ "Institutions: Switzerland", europeana.eu, Netherlands: Europeana Foundation, retrieved 2026-02-23
  4. ↑ "List of LIBER Libraries", libereurope.eu, Netherlands: Association of European Research Libraries/LIBER Europe, retrieved 2026-02-23

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