- Acquisition and procurement of media (books, magazines, e-media)
- Indexing and provision of media
- Inventory maintenance
- Provision of information
- User service
- Use of information and communication systems
- Public relations and advertising
- Preparation of exhibitions, guided tours and author readings
- Knowledge of the company providing vocational training
- Communication and cooperation
- Office management and work organization
- Safety and health protection at work
- At least intermediate school leaving certificate
Personal requirements:
- Interest in media and information
- A basic interest in different media formats (books, digital media, databases) and their preparation is important.
- Organizational skills
- The ability to structure and administer information is essential in order to maintain an overview of various items and data.
- Service orientation
- A friendly approach to users and a willingness to understand and meet their needs.
- IT skills
- Basic knowledge of computer applications and experience with databases are often required.
- Reliability and diligence
These personal requirements help to ensure that trainees are successful during their training as Media and Information Services Specialist so that they can later work effectively in their profession.
- 3 years
- Training usually begins on 01.08.
- A shortening is possible under certain conditions
- The working time is 39 hours a week
- There is an annual vacation entitlement of 30 workdays
since 01.02.2025:
- 1,236.82 euros in the first year of training
- 1,290.96 euros in the second year of training
- 1,340.61 euros in the third year of training
Special annual payment on December 1st in the amount of 95% of the vocational training remuneration
Final examination bonus of € 400.00 for successfully passing the final examination on the first attempt
- Intermediate exam in the 2nd year
- Final examination takes place at the end of training
Hermann-Gundert-Schule
Oberriedter Straße 10
75365 Calw
The following knowledge is acquired here:
- General education subjects: e.g. Economics and Social Studies
- Occupation-specific subjects: e.g. procuring media and information, collecting and indexing media and information, advising and supervising customers/users
The practical training takes place in the university library.
