Computer science experts in system integration plan, design and configure information technology systems. As service providers for various departments in the Library, their work is project-based and involves the development of new systems that meet the Library’s demands and the operation and administration of these. Part of the work involves systematically identifying and troubleshooting errors using the latest expert and diagnostic tools. They advise users on the choice and use of equipment and solve application and system problems. They also draft system documentation and run courses.

The German National Library trains one person every two years.

We offer this course of training at our Leipzig location; part of it is also provided in Frankfurt am Main.

This cooperative course lasts three years. The vocational school element takes place at Berufsschulzentrum 7 in Leipzig.

Trainees are paid in accordance with the collective wage agreement for trainees in public service.

• Training location: Leipzig
• Duration of traineeship: 3 years
• Training commences: 1 September 2024
• Application deadline: 15 November of previous year

Admission requirements

The requirements for admission are an intermediate school-leaving certificate, good school performance, an understanding of mathematics and technology, logical thinking, an ability to think abstractly, organisational skills, a sound knowledge of German and English, marked willingness to learn, reliability and care, team skills and service orientation.

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