Libraries in the
Canton of Vaud

Livres sans Frontières

Since 2024 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(26)

The core activity of Globlivres is the operation of a public and intercultural library in Renens, Switzerland. The library offers an extensive collection of 35,000 books in 300 languages, including children's and young adult books, textbooks, dictionaries, and bilingual editions. In addition to lending books, Globlivres also organizes various cultural activities and events, such as language courses, readings, and workshops, to promote exchange between immigrants and locals and celebrate the diversity of cultures.

Fondation Bibliothèque Sonore Romande

Since 1976 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(2)

The company's core activity is to provide audiobooks and other audiovisual content for people with visual impairments or other limitations that make reading difficult. The company produces and distributes audiobooks, offers support and consulting services, and organizes cultural events. It is a non-profit organization that relies on donations and sponsorships to finance its activities.

The Library of Mistakes Foundation

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is to provide a comprehensive library and resources for the study of financial and economic history, with the aim of drawing lessons from past mistakes and promoting understanding of financial markets and institutions.

Fondation CIDOC - Centre pour l'information et la documentation chrétiennes

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.·5.0(3)

The company CIDOC (Centre for Christian Information and Documentation) is a library and documentation centre specializing in providing information and documents on Christian topics. The core activities of the company include: managing an extensive collection of books, multimedia documents, Christian catechesis documents, games and educational materials; providing services such as document lending, research and document delivery by mail; organizing events and meetings in a meeting room; renting projectors and other technical equipment; accepting donations of materials and managing orders for documents; publishing a newsletter and providing information on other Christian documentation centres and resources.

Fondation patrimoniale Petitmaître

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation patrimoniale Petitmaître provides services in social education, out-of-school care, vocational training, reintegration and catering. The foundation operates several programs for children, young people, families and people in integration or training measures.

FONDATION HOMEOPATHIQUE PIERRE SCHMIDT

Since 1993 · 1–10 empl.

Fondation Jean-Marc Probst pour le Petit Prince

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

Philo'Services, Philippe Bron

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.