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Program for the Night

The library opens its doors to you to discover its reserves, normally closed to the public, and its new temporary exhibition. And if you enjoy games, a musical and literary blind test awaits!

Exhibition(s) 1

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Activity(ies) 4

Walk
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Le Royaume du hasard

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Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Guided tour
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Visites guidées des sous-sols de la Bibliothèque

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Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Guided tour
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L'Expo qui tue. Histoire d'une revue pionnière de manga

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Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Livres et littérature
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Le blind test de Carlos Henriquez

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Palais de Rumine, Lausanne

Bibliothèque cantonale universitaire

As a public institution with a heritage, cultural and academic mission, the BCUL report to the Department of Cultural Affairs (Serac), which is part of the Departement of culture, infrastructures and Human Resources (DCIRH).

It operates on six sites and have over 225 staff working to serve Lausanne’s university community and the general public. The aim is to provide users with extensive access to documents, as quickly as possible and at the lowest possible cost.

The BCUL works in an environment that is changing rapidly in both pedagogical and information technology terms. As well as traditional library services, the BCUL offer a wide range of specialist services in response to demand.