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 Zurich stands for.
Statements from Apprentices
Initial Vocational Education "Fachfrau/-mann Information und Dokumentation EFZ"
Information and documentation specialists deal with the selection, cataloguing, storage, preservation, and presentation of items and information.
Apprenticeship at the UB
| Training positions | 2-3 per year |
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| Duration | 3 years |
| Trade school | 2 days per week |
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Open Apprenticeships
| Beginning August 2026 | For the start of the apprenticeship in August 2026, we are offering one apprenticeship in each of the following divisions:
You find further information in the apprenticeship advertisement (PDF, 97 KB) (in German), application deadline is on 7 September 2025. A further apprenticeship in the UB Law (also starting in August 2026) will be advertised in January 2026. |
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| Applications | ausbildung@ub.uzh.ch |
| Introduction days | The next introduction days will take place in the spring semester of 2026. Please direct your request via telephone (Amra Muratovic: +41 44 634 52 18) or e-mail. |
Contact |
University of Zurich +41 44 634 50 48 |