The European Central Bank has launched: Traineeship in the Information Governance Division – Library Services.

General Information

Type of contract Traineeship

Who can apply? EU nationals eligible for our traineeship programme

Grant The trainee grant is €1,170 per month plus an accommodation allowance (see further information section)

Working time Full time

Place of work Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Closing date 02.02.2026

About the Team

The Library Services team is part of the Information Governance Division, which consists of around 50 staff members dedicated to ensuring ECB staff can access and utilize internal and external knowledge. The team provides advanced tools and services to simplify information retrieval and retrieval, while also strengthening the ECB’s knowledge management and collaboration capabilities. In this role, you will join a dynamic, service-oriented team responsible for managing enquiries, assisting experts with specialized databases, and promoting innovative tools.

Your role

As a trainee in Library Services you will:

• provide reference and research support to library users by helping them find and access information in accordance with the Library’s policy framework;
• support library users in borrowing and returning materials, including the processing of renewals and hold requests;
• help catalogue and classify information in the ECB library management system;
• keep the Library’s areas tidy and well organised, for example by shelving books and updating signage;
• participate in the sharing of knowledge within the ECB, for example by creating and maintaining subject-specific guides, developing existing awareness services or supporting various initiatives;
• contribute to the development and implementation of innovative library services and projects, such as testing new AI tools or improving library processes and systems.

The traineeship offers you excellent opportunities to gain experience in providing information services in an institutional environment, gain insight into the activities of a central bank and help shape the future of information and knowledge management at the ECB. You will be part of a multicultural team that strives for continuous innovation to make a positive impact on the lives of European citizens.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential:

• a bachelor’s degree or higher in information management or library sciences, or in another relevant field such as information technology or knowledge management; or a degree in another field and a postgraduate diploma, master’s degree or higher, or enrolment in a postgraduate course in one of these subjects;
• a sound understanding of digital library tools and platforms, such as library management systems, electronic databases and digital repositories;
• an ability to locate, evaluate and use information from both print and digital sources;
• experience in supporting library or other customers, including addressing enquiries and providing guidance;
• a good knowledge of the MS Office package;
• an advanced (C1) command of English and an intermediate (B1) command of at least one other official language of the EU, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Desired:

• experience in organising events, including venue set-up and real-time troubleshooting;
• an ability to troubleshoot in relation to library resources, user access and technology.

You are curious and eager to learn, and want to further develop your ability to analyse complex information. You are keen to collaborate with others, pursue team goals and learn from other people’s diverse perspectives. You strive to know and anticipate stakeholder needs, and will signal any need for change and propose alternative solutions.You are motivated to contribute to the ECB’s mission, to serve the citizens of the EU as a member of a public institution and to work with colleagues from all over Europe. You are keen to be part of our team and to use your skills and competencies to achieve the aims of this position.

Further information

Initial traineeship of six months, with a possible extension to up to 12 months in total.Other details on the conditions applicable to traineeships at the ECB can be found on their website.

Application and selection process

The recruitment process for this position will include an online interview and a remote written exercise. Further information on how to apply is available on their website.
If you are not selected for this position but are still considered suitable, you will be placed on a reserve list for 12 months from the closing date for applications, from which you might be considered for other traineeship positions within the ECB.