Here you will find answers to the following questions:
- What do we do all day?
- Can I also do my apprenticeship here?
- Can I also apply as a career changer?
We are a small, open-minded and energetic team that is always ready to take on new challenges, in which individual ideas and opinions, interests and skills are encouraged and supported. We live the "Duz" culture in our team. The work in our library is very varied, which is why we need to think outside the box and have a sense of organization.
This is how it looks with us
Our library locations
Our three libraries belong together, even if they are physically separated. However, they are quite different because each location has a range of media tailored to the faculties, individually designed rooms and its own atmosphere. We are not only a point of contact for students, but also for teaching staff, university employees and external users.
Location Emil-Figge-Str. 44
Location Sonnenstraße
Location Max-Ophüls-Platz
You can find even more insights into our locations and our everyday life on our Instagram channel:
This is how we listen
In one of our podcasts, a colleague explains what we do throughout the day and also dispels a few clichés.
Together with six colleagues, we recorded another podcast in which we talk about the stages a book goes through from purchase to loan.
We would like to produce even more podcasts in the future - perhaps with your voice too?
This is how it feels with us
Education
In 2019, our former trainee media and information services specialist (FaMI) talked about her day-to-day work for a video on the topic of "Training at Fachhochschule Dortmund".
Our colleague Barbara Jacobowsky(Opens in a new tab) will be happy to answer any further questions on the subject of training
Our plus points
- Varied work
- Weekly free fruit basket
- Regular team meetings
- Independent work
Can I also apply as a career changer?
Media and information services specialists, librarians and IT specialists work in our library. However, with the appropriate qualifications, it is also possible to apply as a career changer - some of our colleagues come from the book trade, archive and office communication sectors.
Why do I like working in the library at Fachhochschule Dortmund?
Some colleagues tell us:
"I have different tasks, which I particularly like! It means that my day-to-day work never gets boring. What's more, my colleagues are great and I can design my own workspace with plants and pictures: I feel very comfortable here overall!"
- Johanna Munkelt, Librarian B. A.
"I like working in the library because you can move more than just books with a cool team and modern equipment."
- Georg Wisniewski, graduate computer scientist
"What I enjoy most is dealing with the students and lecturers, because no two days are the same due to the constant stream of new questions, requests and suggestions. I can give free rein to my creativity at any time, as there are always new tasks to do or new ideas to look for. The best thing about my job, however, is that some of my colleagues have become friends."
- Melina Harhoff, specialist for media and information services
"I particularly enjoy my work because paper is patient ;-) Nevertheless, the job offers a lot of variety, especially when dealing with suppliers and students. I like being part of the team because I can rely on my colleagues and always receive support."
- Silvia Wiesemann, formerly in Business Studies, now a commercial employee in the Acquisitions department
"I like being head of the Fachhochschule Dortmund library because I have a committed team behind me that is open to new ideas and where we treat each other with respect."
- Mario Hütte, a geographer in his first life, a librarian in his second
Our video tours
When we were unable to offer library tours in summer 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, we filmed video tours of our libraries. In them, we present the most important areas and services - primarily for our students.
Please note: Some of the services presented there are no longer offered.
- Video Tour Location Emil-Figge-Str. 44 (Faculties of Applied Social Studies, Architecture, Computer Science, Business Studies)(Opens in a new tab)
- Video tour Sonnenstraße site (Faculties of Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering)(Opens in a new tab)
- Video tour of the Max-Ophüls-Platz site (Faculty of Design)(Opens in a new tab)
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you personally.
Do you have any questions?
Then write to us!
You can find out what the University of Applied Sciences offers as an employer on its careers page: