Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen
Drei Personen in der Zentralbibliothek. Eine Person hält ein Tablet, eine andere ein Laptop. Die dritte Person hat ein Smartphone in der Hand. Uni Göttingen, Jan von Allwoerden

Working at the SUB

The SUB Göttingen is more than just a library - we are shaping the information infrastructure of tomorrow. You can expect a wide range of tasks, close cooperation with research and a collegial atmosphere. Discover why it's worth being part of our team

The Göttingen State and University Library (SUB Göttingen) is centrally located on the university campus, just a few steps away from the historic city center. As one of the largest and most renowned academic libraries in Germany, we offer a diverse and varied working environment at several locations in Göttingen. We have been engaged in the education and training of librarians for many years.

As a central institution of the University of Göttingen, the SUB Göttingen ensures that the campus is comprehensively supplied with printed and digital media. In addition, we actively shape the information infrastructure of the future through research and development - for Göttingen, the whole of Lower Saxony and far beyond.

Die Zentralbibliothek spiegelt sich im Wasser im Herbst SUB Göttingen

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What we Offer

Safe Workplace

We offer secure employment in the public sector with pay in line with the TV-L collective agreement, regular salary adjustments and 30 days' vacation with additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve (24 and 31 December).

Flexible Working Time Models

Flexible working hours, various part-time models and mobile working allow you to plan and work flexibly.

Attractive Additional Benefits

Employees of the University and SUB benefit from a company pension scheme via the VBL, capital-forming benefits, an annual special payment and an employee discount in the canteens of the Studierendenwerk Göttingen and exclusive discounts via Corporate Benefits.

Professional Development

The personal and professional development of our employees is important to us. Regular annual appraisals and access to the University of Göttingen's extensive range of training opportunities support them in this.

Central Location

Our offices are centrally located on the university campus, just a few minutes from Göttingen's historic city center and the train station. Employees can purchase a discounted VSN company subscription for local public transport.

Health and Fitness

As an employee of the university, you benefit from an extensive and wide-ranging sports and health program offered by University Sports and the Healthy Campus.

Collegial Atmosphere

We value a respectful and friendly working environment. Joint activities such as company outings and summer parties strengthen team spirit.

Meaningful Work

Academic libraries are the driving force behind open science and society. From digital services and open access to innovative research projects: At the SUB you shape the information supply of tomorrow.