Vocational training day:
a world full of knowledge awaits you
Professional event
Photo: Markus Feger
begin 24.10.2025, 14:00
end 24.10.2025, 18:00
location Leipzig
Trainees and trainers at the German National Library will introduce their skilled occupations to pupils. At our Leipzig location, we offer vocational training leading to the following qualifications:
- Media and information services specialist, subject area: library
Trainees, trainers in various fields and the training coordinator herself are available to talk to you. During guided tours, we present the various stations that trainees pass through, such as the media acquisitions and the service area.
At our stands, you can find out about our wide range of media, the vocational school, and potential projects and internships during your training.
More about vocational training at the German National Library
Information and contact
The event will be held in German.
Venue: Library foyer, German National Library in Leipzig
Costs: Free admission
Booking: Registration not required.
Cloakroom info: Please lock your bags and backpacks in the lockers.
Accessibility: The area in which the event will be taking place is barrier-free accessible.
Contact: ausbildung-leipzig@dnb.de
Address and getting here
German National Library
Deutscher Platz 1
04103 Leipzig
Getting here
We advise you to use public transport.
1 / By public transport
By rail
From the main railway station, take one of the S-Bahn trains in the direction of south: S1 or S2 in the direction of Stötteritz, S3 in the direction of Wurzen/Oschatz, S 4 in the direction of Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz, S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau or S6 in the direction of Geithain. Get off at the “Leipzig MDR” station (Journey time approx. 7 minutes). Exit onto “Semmelweisstraße“, then turn right and continue for 800 m to the intersection at “Straße des 18. Oktober“.
Alternatively, take tram line 16 from platform 2 in front of the main railway station (in the direction of Lößnig) and get off at “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”. Journey time approx. 11 minutes.
By air
From Leipzig/Halle airport, take S-Bahn S5/S5X in the direction of Zwickau. Journey time approx. 30 minutes, get off at “Leipzig MDR”. Exit onto Semmelweisstraße, then turn right and continue for 800 m to the intersection at "Straße des 18. Oktober".
2 / By bike
The German National Library in Leipzig can easily be reached by bike. You can get to the DNB by taking the cycle paths on Straße des 18. Oktobers, Semmelweißstraße, and Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße. A cycle lane also runs past the DNB's main entrance. Numerous bicycle parking spaces are available along this lane and at the main entrance to the German Museum of Books and Writing. The bicycle racks in front of the museum are covered.
Besides taking the cycle lane, you can reach the bicycle parking spaces via a passageway from the junction of Semmelweißstraße/Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße through the DNB's tower courtyard.
3 / By car
Approaching from the north
Take the A9 to the Schkeuditzer Kreuz intersection, continue on the A14 towards Dresden and take the Leipzig-Mitte (city centre) exit; continue on the B2 towards Leipzig city centre as far as the intersection at Prager Straße/Semmelweisstraße (follow the signs for “Deutsche Nationalbibliothek”).
Approaching from the south and east
Take the A9 or A14, change to the A38 and continue to the Leipzig-Süd exit; change to the B2 and continue to the Südvorstadt exit; turn right into Kurt-Eisner-Straße and continue to the German National Library.
4 / Accessibility
The German National Library in Leipzig has disabled parking spaces right in front of the building. The entrance for disabled visitors is signposted. The reading rooms and cafeteria are accessible by lift.
Last changes:
05.08.2025
Contact:
j.laurenzen@dnb.de
