Useful infrastructure in the ExWi

In addition to the lecture halls, the ExWi also contains other rooms that will be useful to you:

  • The central library in the old building has already been mentioned. It can be accessed from all three upper floors. On the first floor, you will find the card catalogues as well as several computers that allow you to search the holdings of the ExWi Library, the ETH Library in Zurich, and other libraries. In addition to these reference tools, this floor also houses current scientific journals and newspapers. The library team’s office (room 111) is also located on this floor. The staff will be happy to assist you with any questions regarding the use of the library. An introductory library tour usually takes place during the second week of the semester (for details, please consult the notice board or the Library of Exact Sciences). If you continue up the staircase, you will reach the mathematics and statistics section. One floor higher, you will find the book collections in physics and astronomy.
  • Student workspaces are available in the library and on the third floor of the old building. Additional workspaces can be found on the B level of the terrace building, in rooms B2 and B3, overlooking the train station.
  • A photocopier is also available in workspace B2. It is operated by the MathStatInfo and Physics & Astronomy student councils and is the only photocopier in the ExWi that can be used with coins. An A4 photocopy costs CHF 0.10. A binding machine is also available, allowing you to bind your own scripts for CHF 2.
  • Notice boards of the student councils are located at the workspaces on the third floor and in front of lecture hall B6. These provide information about the student councils’ current activities.
  • If you wish to use a computer, several workstations are available in the various computer pools. These include PCs running Windows and iMacs with macOS. Please note that the use of external storage devices may pose security risks, as computer viruses can also be encountered within the university network. For several semesters now, UNIX-based systems have also been available to physics students. Access to these systems requires a special user account. Further information will be provided during the semester.

  • A reception desk is located at the Sidlerstrasse entrance. It is usually staffed by Ms S. Wirth, who can direct you to the appropriate contact person for any questions or help you locate the office of a specific person.

 

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