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Updated on 9 Mar 2026

Due to an event, the reading room will remain closed on Friday, 20 march 2026.

Training

The Swiss National Library is also an educational institution, providing vocational training in the following fields:

  • Information and documentation
  • Bookbinding
  • Mediamatics Technician VET

Levels:

  • Basic vocational training
  • Postgraduate

Dedicated training staff are on hand to supervise, support and encourage students. We continually adapt our training courses in line with the latest developments.

Information and documentation

The Swiss National Library is the ideal place to begin a career in information and documentation. It offers a range of in-depth training from apprenticeships to postgraduate studies.

Bookbinding

School-leavers can complete basic vocational training in print media handling, specialising in bookbinding, at the Swiss National Library.

Mediamatics Technician, Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

The Swiss National Library offers a VET basic vocational training course for prospective mediamatics technicians.

Current vacancies

Die Nationalbibliothek bietet faire Löhne, attraktive Lohnnebenleistungen und eine solide Vorsorgelösung, flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle und moderne Arbeitsformen sowie mindestens fünf Wochen Ferien pro Jahr.

12 January 2026

Mandate

Swiss National Library: tasks and strategy, legal basis, annual reports, partnerships

12 January 2026

Organisation

Organisation, Director and Commission of the Swiss National Library

Swiss National Library

Barbara Schmutz
Training
Hallwylstrasse 15
Switzerland - 3003 Bern