Apprenticeship training

The Archive of the University of Applied Arts Vienna has been training apprentices in the profession of Archive, Library and Information Assistant (germ. ABI) since 2007. Current trainees are Micah Moser and Nikola Birnbaumer.

This commercial/administrative apprenticeship has a dual structure. Trainees learn foundational theoretical knowledge at the Vocational School for Trade and Travel, and develop practical skills at the respective training institutions, which include academic and public libraries, archives and other information facilities.

The association abiLehre, founded by Nathalie Feitsch and others, provides an interface between vocational school and training institutions. Along with information relevant to the industry and further training opportunities, the website features its own job exchange. eduLehre.com was launched as a second pillar and learning platform, where study materials are provided, e.g. for preparation for the final apprenticeship exam. 

In 2019, the University of Applied Arts Vienna was awarded the “TOP Teaching Company” quality seal (initiative of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, the Vienna Chamber of Labor, the Austrian Trade Union Federation and the Federation of Austrian Industries) for its professional training and commitment.