Specialist for media and information services

Apprenticeship as a specialist for media and information services - specializing in libraries

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Job description

Wherever there is a large media stock, you are in demand. Manage, plan and maintain information stocks. Search local and national catalogs, databases and other information systems for the required material and make it available to the customer. Advise the customer in their search and prepare the material if necessary.

What will you learn with us?

  • Procurement of media, information and data
  • Accessing and providing media, information and data
  • Use of information and communication systems
  • Researching in catalogs, databases and networks
  • Securing, organizing and managing collections
  • Communication and cooperation
  • Providing information and user services
  • Participation in marketing and public relations work
  • Office management and organization
  • Finance and accounting

What do we offer you?

  • Training at a university library
  • Training in the public sector
  • A training location in the countryside
  • Use of the university facilities

What should you bring with you?

  • Confident knowledge of German and English
  • Good articulation
  • Precision at work
  • Stamina
  • Quick comprehension

What is the training program like in terms of school and work?

  • In the university library, you will work through the individual departments in one- to four-week blocks
  • You will attend the MMBbS for block lessons; the school blocks usually last two to three weeks

Prospects after the apprenticeship

  • Public libraries
  • Academic libraries
  • Company libraries
  • Company libraries (e.g. law firms)