vonRoll Library BvR

The vonRoll Library (BvR) is the largest departments' library of the University Library Bern (UB).
It is open to the public.

Infrastructure

• 400 study places
• 15 group study rooms (reservation)
• Long-term workplaces (Reservation after 7th February 2019)
• WLAN (University of Bern und PHBern)
• Print, copy, scan (2 Uniprint-devices)
• 1 microfiche reader with printer

Regulations for long-term workplaces BvR (PDF, 23KB)

Service offers

• Upon request we offer library introductions and research introductions for groups or individuals. Early registration is advised. As well you can explore the Library vonRoll interactively: with the Bibliotour vonRoll you will get to know the library’s services and offers in a short tour. Download the App Actionbound to your smartphone or tablet and start our Bibliotour vonRoll.
• Scientific research consultancy:
  • Communication and media science
  • Educational Science
  • Political science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
• Writing consultancy
• The Library vonRoll is a pickup and return point for all courier library books.

• Interlibrary Loan

Further information

UB regulations, fees

Digital reserve collections

New

In the open access library you will find around 145,000 documents from the field of education, teacher training, communication and media studies, politics and political science, psychology and sociology.

• The entire collection of the BvR may be borrowed with the exception of journals.
• It is included in the swissbib Basel Bern search interface.
• A spacial information system facilitates orientation in the library and collections.

Acquisition Suggestion

Is an important title missing in the vonRoll Library's collection? Make an acquisition suggestion.