Our Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship in Information and Documentation (I+D) at the UB

At the University Library (UB) Zurich, we offer a varied and exciting apprenticeship with focus on librarianship in an academic environment. You will also have the chance to do two external internships, one in an archive and one in a public library.

You will have the opportunity to realize your career aspirations in an interesting environment with optimal support, contribute your ideas and immerse yourself in the world of education and knowledge.

We firmly believe that everyone deserves a safe and respectful space, regardless of their origin, religion, sexual orientation or identity, and this is what the University Library of Zurich stands for.

Statements from Apprentices

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Initial Vocational Education "Fachfrau/-mann Information und Dokumentation EFZ"

Information and documentation specialists deal with the selection, cataloguing, storage, preservation, and presentation of media and information.

Apprenticeship at the UB

Training positions	2-3 per year
Duration	3 years
Trade school	2 days per week
General conditions	Introduction to all departments and areas of the University Library (UB) Two external internships: archive and public library Can be completed with or without the "Berufsmaturitätsschule" (BMS) Graduation: Federal certificate of competence / Federal VET diploma
Benefits	BMS is supported Other apprentices in the same organization Various events for apprentices Payment of the cost of school literature Access to In-House Continuing Education for UZH Staff Access to sports facilities of the UZH (ASVZ) at very good conditions Lunch-Check Card possible (salary advantage of CHF 125)

Open Apprenticeships

Beginning August 2025	1 apprenticeship in area 2 (Law), will be advertised at the end of 2024
Applications	ausbildung@ub.uzh.ch
Introduction days	The next introduction days will take place in the spring semester of 2025. Please direct your request to David Ehrat via telephone (Tel. 044 634 50 48) or e-mail.
Contact	University of Zurich UB Medicine Careum David Ehrat Gloriastrasse 16 CH-8006 Zürich 044 634 50 48 ausbildung@ub.uzh.ch