HfH-Bibliothek

The HfH-Bibliothek is the library of the Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH), a Swiss university of applied sciences specializing in special needs education, speech therapy, sign language and inclusion. As an academic service unit of the HfH, the library provides specialized collections, databases and information services to students, lecturers, researchers and practitioners in these fields. Its holdings focus on Heil- und Sonderpädagogik (special and remedial education), speech and language therapy, sign language, inclusion, and related disciplines. The library is part of the HfH's service portfolio, which also includes the HfH-Shop, the ALL4all – Sign Language and Access Technologies Lab, the Alumni HfH association, and various continuing education and event offerings. The HfH itself is an intercantonal university based in Zurich, owned and funded by a consortium of Swiss cantons, and it operates under a fourfold mandate of education, continuing education, research and services. The library supports this mandate by making specialized knowledge accessible and by fostering information literacy among its users. While the exact founding year of the library is not documented in the available evidence, it has grown alongside the HfH and its predecessor institutions. The library's website is integrated into the HfH's main web presence at hfh.ch/services/bibliothek, where users can search the catalog, access e-resources and find information on opening hours and services. The library serves a bilingual (German and Swiss German Sign Language) community and is committed to accessibility, reflecting the HfH's broader mission of inclusion. It is not a public library but an academic special library, primarily serving the HfH community and, to a certain extent, external professionals in the field. Its collection includes books, journals, electronic media and test materials relevant to special needs education and therapy. The library also offers training sessions and support for academic research and writing. As part of the HfH, it is a state-owned institution, not a commercial company, and it does not operate for profit. Its services are largely free for HfH members, with some fees for external users or special services. The library is an essential infrastructure for the HfH's study programs, including bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as continuing education courses (CAS, MAS). It also supports the research activities of the HfH's institutes, such as the Institute for Learning under Difficult Conditions. In summary, the HfH-Bibliothek is a specialized academic library that plays a key role in the HfH's mission to promote inclusion and evidence-based practice in special needs education and related fields.

The HfH-Bibliothek is the library of the Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH), a Swiss university of applied sciences dedicated to special needs education, speech therapy, sign language and inclusion. The HfH was founded in 2001 through the merger of several cantonal teacher training colleges for special needs education, and it is jointly owned by a consortium of Swiss cantons. The library has grown alongside the university, serving its students, faculty and researchers. While the exact founding date of the library is not documented in the available evidence, it has been an integral part of the HfH's service infrastructure. The library's collection reflects the HfH's interdisciplinary focus, covering Heil- und Sonderpädagogik (special and remedial education), speech and language therapy, sign language, inclusion, psychology, and related fields. Over the years, the library has expanded its digital offerings, providing access to e-books, e-journals and databases, and it has developed information literacy programs to support academic work. The library is located at the HfH campus in Zurich and is open to HfH members as well as external users, with certain conditions. It collaborates with other Swiss academic libraries through networks such as swisscovery. The library's services include lending, interlibrary loan, reference services, and training sessions. As part of the HfH, the library supports the university's fourfold mandate of education, continuing education, research and services. It is a state-owned institution and does not operate for profit. The library's website is integrated into the HfH's main website, where users can search the catalog, renew loans, and find information on opening hours and services. The library also plays a role in the HfH's commitment to accessibility, ensuring that its resources and services are available to people with disabilities. In recent years, the library has adapted to the digital transformation by expanding its online resources and remote services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of its users and to support the HfH's mission of promoting inclusion and evidence-based practice in special needs education.

Specialized academic library for special needs education, speech therapy and sign language, embedded in the HfH's intercantonal university structure.

Product categories. Academic library services · Specialized book and journal collection · Electronic databases and e-books · Information literacy training · Interlibrary loan · Test materials for special needs education

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