Program Overview

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

The University Library (UB) Zurich offers a varied and exciting apprenticeship with a focus on librarianship in an academic environment. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to do two external internships, one in an archive and one in a public library.

Program Description

The apprenticeship is designed to provide optimal support for career aspirations in an interesting environment. It allows individuals to contribute their ideas and immerse themselves in the world of education and knowledge. The University Library Zurich is committed to providing a safe and respectful space, regardless of origin, religion, sexual orientation, or identity.

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
• 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 2026: An apprenticeship in the UB Law will be advertised in January 2026.
• Applications:
• Introduction days: The next introduction days will take place in the spring semester of 2026.

Additional Information

Initial Vocational Apprenticeship I+D

• Initial Vocational Training
• Profession Portrait of the Career Guidance Service

Vocational Training UZH

• Vocational training UZH