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Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Fachangestellte/r - Medien- und Informationsdienste - Information und Dokumentation

Specialists in Media and Information Services, specializing in Information and Documentation, undergo a recognized vocational training program that typically lasts 3 years and is offered in the public sector, industry, and commerce. You are responsible for indexing, managing, and providing information and media, and you support users in their information search.

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What you do

  • Acquire and index media and information formally and by content (cataloging, classifying).
  • Maintain and manage databases and information systems.
  • Advise and support users in their information search.
  • Digitize, archive, and prepare documents and files for provision.
  • Research and prepare information for presentations or publications.
  • Perform collection maintenance and stack management.

Requirements

  • Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss or equivalent).
  • Strong interest in media, books, and information systems.
  • Diligence and accuracy when working with data and documents.
  • Good communication and service orientation for user contact.
  • Analytical thinking and organizational skills.
  • Basic computer literacy and affinity for digital media.

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific areas (e.g., digitalization, archiving, or specialized libraries).
  2. 2Further training to become a 'Fachwirt' (specialist manager) for Information Services or similar qualifications.
  3. 3Taking on team or project management responsibilities in libraries or archives.
  4. 4Studying related fields (e.g., Information Science, Library Management) with appropriate university entrance qualification.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation Ausbildung?

Good secondary school leaving certificate (e.g., Realschulabschluss or equivalent).; Strong interest in media, books, and information systems.; Diligence and accuracy when working with data and documents.; Good communication and service orientation for user contact..

Where can I find open Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Specialist in Media and Information Services – Information and Documentation

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.