MEIN JOB BIBLIOTHEK: Start your new chapter and find the right job in our library world.

Entry opportunities & career

Internship

An internship during school or university offers the ideal opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and immerse yourself in the multifaceted world of libraries.

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Vocational training

The Germany-wide FaMI training with a focus on libraries opens doors to exciting challenges and promising future prospects.

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Studies

Studies in the professional field of library science range from Bachelor's to doctoral degrees and offer diverse study content, current developments and specializations.

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Professional career

Experienced library employees open up interesting career and further training opportunities. You can get involved in associations or projects or benefit from flexible working concepts.

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Rear -in & subject expertise

Are you looking for a professional change with added value? Whether transept or experts: inside - we look forward to getting your knowledge and skills into the fascinating library world!

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Start a new chapter – shape the world of tomorrow.

Für ein vielfältiges und respektvolles Miteinander braucht die Welt Dich und Dein Engagement! Bibliotheken stehen für Informationsfreiheit und Teilhabe. Sie bieten dynamische und zukunftssichere Tätigkeitsfelder, bei denen Menschen und Medien im Mittelpunkt stehen. Als lebendige Zentren des Wissens und der Kultur, Räume des offenen Dialogs und als unverzichtbare Säule von Bildung und Forschung sind Bibliotheken wegweisend bei der Gestaltung einer demokratischen Gesellschaft. – Und den Anstoß für Veränderungen gibst Du!
Freue Dich auf teamorientierte Organisationskulturen an einem werteorientierten und wertschätzenden Arbeitsplatz. Werde Teil unseres internationalen Bibliotheksnetzwerkes und gestalte zusammen mit uns die Informationswelt von morgen.

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Our lived values...

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Responsibility & Democracy

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Diversity & Tolerance

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Appreciation & Support

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Sustainability & digitalization

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Work-life balance

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Security & precaution

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Our library landscape. Your employer.

Bibliotheken in Deutschland haben eine lange Geschichte, die im Mittelalter mit Klosterbibliotheken begann. Heute gibt es über 8.000 Bibliotheken im Land, die in Größe und Art unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten. Diese reichen von öffentlichen Bibliotheken über Universitäts- und Schulbibliotheken bis zu Gefängnisbibliotheken und umfassen diverse Sammlungen von gedruckten Büchern bis zu digitalen Medien, Kunstwerken und Musikinstrumenten.

Libraries are of central importance for the preparation and transfer of knowledge, the promotion of education and lifelong learning and as cultural centers. They stand for diversity, democracy and sustainability.

Library staff play a central role in the success of libraries. Library staff are not only guardians of knowledge, but also educational facilitators and catalysts. They support users in researching and obtaining information, promote media literacy and help preserve and strengthen the value and important role of libraries in today's society.

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more than 8,000 libraries

over 25,000 employees

Voices from the library world

My work is not a job, but a calling. Above all, I love helping people at the service desk, the heart of the library. The magic is in the details: for example, feeling the grateful smile of a user when I find a book I want and haven't yet discovered on the shelf. Since a book can undoubtedly save lives, I often see myself as a kind of treasure keeper.

Jairo Compostela Paramio-library employee (Fami), University and District Library Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

In my One Person Library I am responsible for all aspects of library work. This includes the selection and procurement of books and other media, the cataloging of the holdings, the organization of events, the support of users, the provision of research and information services, the maintenance of the homepage, the publication list and the management of the budget. It means being solely responsible for the smooth operation of the library. You need organizational skills, communication skills, knowledge of library and information science, and technical know-how in dealing with library systems and digital resources. Despite the daily challenges, the work is interesting and varied because you have direct contact with users and have a major influence on the offerings and services of your own library. It requires initiative, flexibility and resilience in order to meet the diverse requirements. For me a calling.

Ina Stauffer – librarian, information center / library at Leibniz University of Applied Sciences

Public libraries are so much more than just lending stations: they are innovative, unpredictable, diverse, colorful and stimulating. There is an incredible amount to discover and try out here, and the sparkling eyes of the users confirm our understanding of libraries every day.

Uta Silderhuis – Library Manager, Lauenburg City Library in Schleswig-Holstein – Library of the Year 2023 in small municipalities and regions

I love dealing with a wide variety of people every day – from babies to seniors – and offering the right media and events for everyone.

Regina Herbst – Library Manager, Straubing City Library

I love my job because it is diverse: from setting up shelves to reading events and from newborns to seniors, everything is involved. There's nothing like seeing your eyes light up when you've just found your new favorite book!

Stefan Beer – Branch Manager, Regensburg City Library

I enjoy working with other people. The library is the ideal place to work. Always something going on.

Dr. Arne Upmeier – Senior Library Director, KIT Library (KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

People experience stories, become books, come to people who go in libraries - and can experience so much more there than books! I can't imagine a more exciting and varied job!

Roswitha Früh-Kunz – Dipl.-Bibl., library manager, library at the Waschenbeuren town hall

Whether reading stories, gaming events or escape rooms: the FaMI job is very varied and offers many opportunities to implement your own ideas.

Karina Bothe – employee of the Lesum district library of the Bremen City Library

As FaMI you are the link between the library's holdings and the users.

Lara Senst – FaMI trainee in the 2nd year of training, University Library of the Free University of Berlin

In fact, my enthusiasm for the profession has steadily grown over the years. That makes me very happy.

Dr. Sophia Manns-Süßbrich – Specialist for English, American and Slavic Studies, Department of Advanced Training, Volunteer Training, Leipzig University Library

From my over 40 years of experience, I can say that it is a versatile profession with a look forward to the future, which enables you to learn something new again and again, whether it concerns the areas of use or behind the scenes in a wide variety of administrative departments.

Diana Riffel – librarian in the KIT library (KIT – Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)

The tasks in an academic library are diverse and varied. It fills me with joy every day to be able to support researchers in science and teaching on the one hand, and students with their studies on the other. For me, working in a university library is a good opportunity to provide support in a scientific environment. A beautiful and important task!

Dr. Stefan H. Eberhard – biologist, specialist speaker and head of the Information Competence Working Group, Rostock University Library

I love my work because I can get involved in different projects and my multilingualism is valued.

Ado Diallo – employee of the service team at the Bremen City Library

Sustainability -oriented action is shown in a variety of training fields in the library. Linking existing potential of the trainees in connection with projects that include a contribution in the sense of sustainable development and a good life for everyone should and must in any future family training!

Janet Wagner – librarian, trainer, trainer for education for sustainable development, communication & sustainability at the University Library of the Free University of Berlin

The application process in your library

1. Preparation & job selection

Du interssierst Dich für das Berufsfeld Bibliothek? Finde in unserer Jobbörse Stellen, die Deinen Fähigkeiten und Interessen entsprechen.

If you already have a library in mind as a place to work, find out about career opportunities and offers on the respective library website or visit them on site for an even deeper and more personal insight.

2. Application & cover letter

Even if you don't meet all the requirements of the job description, we encourage you to apply! We value employees who are passionate about their work and share our values. Take the opportunity to speak to the contact persons provided by phone in advance to clarify any questions and understand the work area better. Be sure to ensure that the requested application documents are complete and that the application deadlines are listed.

3. Personal introduction

After a successful application, you will receive an invitation to an interview, digitally or in person. The main thing here is getting to know each other. Be authentic, show how you fit into the team and company culture, and use this opportunity to find out whether the position aligns with your professional goals and personal values. Some libraries also offer internships to get to know the workplace better. Take advantage of this opportunity!

4. Contract & start into your new chapter

If you have received a job offer and have wholeheartedly decided on the library career field, congratulations and welcome to the library community! Your contact person for recruitment matters will now discuss all contract and start-up details with you.

And if it didn't work this time, we encourage you to try again!

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