Electronic Resources
The library offers a wide range of resources in the fields of engineering and architecture: printed books and journals, e-books, scientific articles, specialized databases and much more.
Explore our directory of resources below. You can also visit the HES-SO Electronic Resources page for access to multidisciplinary resources.
If you can't find the information you're looking for, or are having difficulty accessing it, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Access to standards
To find out how to access the various standards subscribed to by the library, consult this guide on the intranet.
At home or on the move?
To access our e-resources from outside, remember to activate the AnyConnect VPN or log in to your SWITCH edu-ID account.
Conditions of access
The resources to which the library subscribes have conditions of use defined in license agreements that the HES-SO signs with each supplier and/or publisher.
Please respect copyright by citing your sources and use the documents only for personal or academic use.
A - Z Resources
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ACM Digital LibraryCollection of full-text articles and notices on computing and information technology.
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American Chemical Society (ACS)Complete collection of articles and e-books on chemistry.
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ArODESThe HES-SO's open archive containing articles, books, theses, dissertations and reports produced in all the institution's research fields.
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Art & Architecture SourceDatabase for fine and applied arts, design and architecture.
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AS Architecture SuisseExamples of recent projects in architecture and engineering with technical and financial information according to the CFC code. *Access: create an account with your HEFR email address*
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Avery Index to architectural periodicalsArticles on architecture, urbanism, design and decoration, with a focus on history, practices, landscape and heritage.
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CAS SciFinderChemistry database: identification of substances, structures, properties, reactions, procedures, yields, retro-synthesis and biosequences.
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Connect - Ed. DiamondFrench e-book platform specialising in open source, programming, cybersecurity and electronics. *Access: Contact the library*
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Derwent Innovation IndexDatabase for searching patents and citations of inventions in chemical, electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, derived from Derwent indexes.
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Detail InspirationDatabase for architects with photos, detailed plans and articles from DETAIL projects, available in English and German.
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Dictionnaire SIK-ISEAIllustrated dictionary of art in Switzerland: artists, works, exhibitions, awards, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Updated by SIK-ISEA.
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Dictionnaire Technique MultilingueTranslation tool (French, English, German, Italian) for scientific and technical engineering topics
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Ebook CentralPlatform for electronic books in all disciplines: science, technology, arts, health, etc.
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El CroquisRenowned international architecture magazine, with 6 bilingual (Spanish/English) annual issues presenting projects and reflections.
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Elsevier Journals - Science DirectAcademic journals in the natural sciences, medicine, engineering and the social sciences, with full-text access from 1995.
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ENI - Bibliothèque NumériqueFrench-language books and videos on computing from ENI: programming, office automation, networks, systems, etc.
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E-PeriodicaOpen-access platform managed by the ETH Library for digitised journals and periodicals published in or related to Switzerland.
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FactivaDatabase of economic and financial news: information on companies, sectors, markets and trade issues on a global scale.
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GreenFILEFree database on the human impact on the environment: climate, energy, pollution, sustainable agriculture, recycling, etc.
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IEEE XploreDatabase on electronics, electrical engineering and computing: journals, standards, conferences, VDE, NESC and IEEE dictionary.
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Institute of Physics - IOP JournalsDatabase providing access to the academic journals of the Institute of Physics since 1874.
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JSTORDatabase in the humanities and social sciences, law, economics, health, etc. Full access to JSTOR journals, with embargoes of 1 to 7 years depending on the title.
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JSTOR ImagesDatabase of image collections from museums, private collectors, photo agencies and architectural photographers.
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Knovel - Technical Engineering ReferenceDatabase with manuals and interactive tools for calculations in civil engineering, mechanics, materials, sustainable energy, manufacturing, etc.
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Maps and plans of SwitzerlandInteractive application for consulting maps and geographical data for the whole of Switzerland.
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Maps and plans of the Canton of FribourgInteractive application for consulting maps and geographical data of the Canton of Fribourg.
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Nexis UniPress and business news database: companies, countries, Swiss and international titles (e.g. Bilan, Handelszeitung, etc.).
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Office Européen des Brevets - EspacenetDatabase giving access to patent metadata from all over the world: titles, inventors, classifications, without access to PDFs.
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On ArchitectureAudiovisual database on architecture: interviews, works, projects and key issues addressed by architects from all over the world.
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OpenAlexA free, open-access, open source database that offers an alternative to paying tools such as Web of Science.
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Opendata.swissOfficial catalogue giving access to open data from the Swiss public administration.
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O'ReillyPlatform providing access to books on AI, data, UX, finance, leadership, operations and other technical areas.
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Oxford Art OnlineDatabase on art and architecture, with peer-reviewed articles, images, plans and resources from Oxford reference works.
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PexelsFree and royalty-free image database.
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PixabayFree and royalty-free image database.
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PubChemReference database on chemistry providing information on molecules, structures, properties, bioactivity, toxicity and links with biomedical research.
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Royal Society of ChemistryChemistry database: access to current journals and the archives of the Royal Society of Chemistry, with several open access titles.
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Scholarvox UniversitésPlatform of digital books in French and English, in the fields of science and computing.
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SNV Connect (SN, ISO, SIA, IEC, Electrosuisse)Database of Swiss (SWISSMEM, SIA, Electrosuisse) and international (ISO, IEC) standards, which can be consulted and printed for academic use.
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Springer MaterialsDatabase with validated data for research in physics, chemistry, engineering and materials science, from Springer reference sources.
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Springer Nature JournalsDatabase of academic journals published by Springer (since 1997) in the natural sciences, medicine, computing, economics and related disciplines.
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SwissdoxDatabase giving access to Swiss press archives: daily newspapers, business press, magazines in French and German.
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Taylor & FrancisDatabase providing access to Taylor & Francis journals in the humanities and social sciences, science, technology, health and public health.
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Techniques de l'IngénieurEngineering database with reference articles in French and English, practical fact sheets, interactive content and pathways to acquire technical skills. *Access: create an account using your @hefr address*
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Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial ChemistryA constantly updated reference work covering chemistry, process engineering and life sciences, aimed at students and researchers.
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VSS StandardsCatalogue of all VSS standards and regulations. *Contact the library to receive the required activation code*
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Web of ScienceMultidisciplinary database (engineering sciences, architecture, human and social sciences, etc.) providing access to articles, citation indexes, conference proceedings and journals.
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Wiley Online LibraryMultidisciplinary database of scientific articles and journals. The entire collection of academic journals is accessible from 1997 in all fields.