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List of libraries in Switzerland

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

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National libraries and networks

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Regional and city libraries

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Specialized libraries

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University libraries

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See also

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References

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  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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