Muesmatt Library
Biology • Chemistry and Biochemistry • Geology
Opening hours
The Muesmatt Library is a public academic sub-library in the fields chemistry and biochemistry, crystallography, geology and biology of the University Library Bern (UB).
Most of the collection is freely accessible and borrowable (except for journals, textbooks and reference works) and can be found using swisscovery.
Service
Service on Demand

Would you like personal advice from the library staff?
You can schedule an appointment at any time during office hours.
Infrastructure
- Around 50 study spaces
- 3 group rooms with online reservation
- relaxation zone
- electronic self-checkout
- 40 lockers
- Uniprint
- WLAN: eduroam, public-unibe
Borrowing
The borrowing and usage terms are based on the Bern University Library Regulations and fees. To be able to borrow items a user account is required.
Introductory sessions
Introductory sessions are offered as part of courses and on request.
Collection
The collection of the Muesmatt Library contains specialized literature from the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, crystallography, geology and biology.
Most of the collection is freely accessible and borrowable (except for journals, textbooks and reference works) and can be found using swisscovery.
Contacts
Service on Demand
Looking for support?
For general questions about the catalog, infrastructure, etc.:
Book a session with Pablo Echagüe
For academic support, e.g. for your master's thesis or research assistance:
Book a session with Eri Amsler (geography, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, sustainable development, natural sciences in general)
Book a session with Aline Frank (biology)
Library Team

- Name / Titel
- Pablo Echagüe
- Funktion
- Satellite libraries team leader
- pablo.echaguee@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 94 66
- Name / Titel
- Dr. Antonella Schintu
- Funktion
- E-Media Natural Sciences
- antonella.schintu@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 42 62

- Name / Titel
- Shanaina Schramm
- Funktion
- Librarian
- shanaina.schramm@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 80 22
Subject Librarian

- Name / Titel
- Dr. Aline Frank
- Funktion
- Subject librarian biology; co-leader of research support services including coordination of the academic writing team
- aline.frank@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 89 75

- Name / Titel
- Dr. Eri Amsler
- Funktion
- Subject librarian geography, geology, chemistry, biochemistry, sustainable development, and natural sciences in general
- eri.amsler@unibe.ch
- Phone
- +41 31 684 94 67