Literature search support

Search portals

You can search the stock of the Central Swiss libraries via the swisscovery RZS research gateway. On swisscovery, you also have access to physical items in more than 490 libraries across Switzerland.

Literature search support

swisscovery RZS - HSLU
The library research gateway for members of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. 
Here, you can find:

swisscovery
The national platform that brings together scientific information from around 490 libraries across Switzerland.
Sign in to access theses services:

  • Use your library’s licensed and freely accessible E-Resources
  • Order items from libraries
  • Manage your account, your loans and your reservations

DBIS
The database information system (DBIS) provides an overview of, and access point to, the specialised databases from various disciplines licensed to the HSLU.
You can find the specialised databases for economic sciences here.

Journal search
The swisscovery RZS - HSLU journal search tells you which journals are available, including e-journals available to members of the HSLU.

Do you need help?
The library offers various kinds of helpful tools for your literature search. Also, you can always request an appointment to get one-on-one help with your literature search.