The Eisenbibliothek has been integrated into the CHVK Schweizer Virtueller Katalog (Swiss Virtual Catalogue). The entire collection can be searched in the catalogue
The process of importing the library's catalogue data into the Südwestdeutscher Bibliotheksverbund (SWB) has been completed. The entire collection is now accessible in the SWB's online catalogue
The Iron Library - Research forum and rich source of inspiration
The Iron Library, a foundation of Georg Fischer AG, Schaffhausen, is an international forum for research into the history of technology. The library's books and periodicals, which focus mainly on iron, are available to users on our premises.
Would you like to take a tour of the historical rooms and the book exhibition of the Iron Library? You will find more information about the services we offer on these pages.
Are you involved in research on iron or the history of technology and would you like to use our Library as a user? You will find more information about our Library on these pages.
The Iron Library is housed in a former Clarissan convent ("Klostergut Paradies") built in 1253. The entire convent complex is now used as a modern training centre.