In the field of libraries, they are responsible for the organisation, administration and provision of media and information, including supporting users in information search, cataloguing media, holding readings and events, and promoting reading culture. Librarians work in various institutions, such as public libraries, university libraries or special libraries, and thus have a wide range of tasks and challenges. In addition, digitisation is playing an increasingly important role, so that librarians also have to deal with digital media and technologies.
The average salary for librarians in Germany can vary greatly. On average, it is €4,450 gross per month according to the pay atlas of the Federal Employment Agency, while other sources give an average of €3,475 gross per month. Basic salaries are between €3,000 and €4,900 gross per month for bachelor's graduates, while master's graduates can expect to earn about €3,800 gross per month. Officials in the upper echelons earn between €3,000 and €3,900, while higher-level officials can earn between €4,600 and €5,900 gross per month.
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In order to work in the field of librarianship, an education or study in the field of library science, information management or a comparable field is usually required.Some positions require a bachelor's or master's degree, while there are also training pathways that lead to a qualification as a specialist in media and information services.
In addition to working as a librarian, you can specialize in specific areas such as information management, media development or school libraries, and there are opportunities to rise to management positions, such as area manager or library manager.
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