Training in media & information services

Start your apprenticeship as a media and information services specialist (m/f/o.A.)!

During the three-year vocational training programme with a focus on libraries - often abbreviated to "FaMI" in practice - you will be involved in setting up and maintaining library collections. Anyone wishing to train as a FaMI should first know that this is a profession that can be learnt in five specialist areas: Archive, Library, Picture Agency, Medical Documentation and Information and Documentation. The job profile is described in detail in the → BERUFEnet database of the Federal Employment Agency.

The training occupation is recognised in the public sector as well as in industry and commerce. In user service, you will advise customers and compile media or information for them. For the theoretical part of your training, you will study at the → Louise Schroeder Upper Secondary School Centre.

You learn ...

  • the maintenance and development of library collections.
  • To advise library users in the service area.
  • Teaching information skills.
  • to procure, record and provide media.
  • know generally applicable organisational and administrative procedures.

You have ...

  • At least a successfully completed secondary school leaving certificate
  • preferably good grades in German, Maths and English (at least grade 3)
  • enjoy working with people
  • good written and oral communication skills
  • a certain sense of order and an interest in technical matters

Human Resources Department

Are you interested in an apprenticeship?

To give us a comprehensive picture of you, we ask you to send us the following documents:

  • Letter of motivation stating why you would like to start an apprenticeship at HNEE and what specifically interests you about this profession?

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Your last two school reports or final certificates, if these are already available

  • Further references, evidence (e.g. internship) and certificates

I started my training in the public sector at HNEE because an internship gave me the chance to get to know the profession of media and information services specialist and to discover it for myself. I quickly found that I enjoyed tackling the day-to-day tasks of a university library with a competent team and practising the careful and responsible handling of media and information. It is great fun to ensure order and structure so that library users have quick and easy access to the works they need. I was also able to learn more about sustainable development during my internship and am very fascinated by this focus within the library and how it is implemented within the library. HNEE is looking to the future and I want to be a part of it.

 

Steve Rampoth

Trainee specialist for media and information services from 2020 - 2023