Library Traineeship

The library traineeship is a two-year, paid training programme that combines practical experience with academic studies. During the practical training, the trainee librarians rotate through all departments of the SUB Göttingen gaining hands-on experience in key areas of academic librarianship  – from collection development and digital services to project management, public relations, and strategic developments.

The theoretical training at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin provides essential knowledge of national and international library systems, the organisation of information processes, legal issues, management practices and information technology.

Upon successful completion of the programme, trainee librarians acquire the “Laufbahnbefähigung für den höheren Bibliotheksdienst” as well as the internationally accredited Master’s degree in Information and Library Science (MALIS).

The SUB Göttingen is one of the largest academic libraries in Germany. As a central institution of the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen – an internationally research university with comprehensive range of subjects – it is actively involved in research and teaching and develops innovative services to support scholarship and study.

Our trainees benefit from the diversity of our collections and the broad scope of library work. A particular focus is on Digital Humanities and research data management. As a partner of the eResearch Alliance (eRA), the SUB Göttingen supports researchers in applying digital methods and handling research data. The library is also involved in several consortia of the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) – including NFDI4Biodiversity, NFDI4Culture and Text+.

Trainee librarians also gain in-depth insights into the strategic processes and management of the largest library in Lower Saxony. They take on independent responsibilities and develop individual areas of focus through project work, allowing us to actively support the development of an individual professional profile in academic librarianship.

In order to apply for the library traineeship, candidates must hold an academic degree (e. g., Erstes Staatsexamen, Diplom, Master’s, Magister, or equivalent). Detailed information on eligibility criteria is available on the website of the  “Zentrum für Aus- und Weiterbildung” at the webpage of the Wilhelm Leibniz Library Hannover (GWLB).

The SUB Göttingen advertises one traineeship position each year with appointments starting on 1 October. The call for applications is usuallys published at the beginning of the year via GWLB Hannover, which acts as the central training authority for the state of Lower Saxony.

• Zentrum für Aus- und Fortbildung an der GWLB Hannover: Bibliotheksreferendariat
• Institut für Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaften: Masterstudiengang Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft
• Arbeitgeber Niedersachsen: Library trainee (academic services) (m/f/d) 
• Bibliotheksportal: Wissenschaftlicher Dienst (Referendariat / Volontariat / Master-Abschluss)
• Mein Job Bibliothek: Traineeship
• VDB: Ausbildung und Berufseinstieg wissenschaftliche Bibliothekar*in