Bookbinder - Individual and Special Production
Bookbinders specializing in individual and special production are creative minds who love precision craftsmanship. They repair books and produce individual pieces and short runs.
I especially appreciate the precise craftsmanship involved in the work and the opportunity to contribute to preserving the library’s collection.
Your profile
- At least Fachoberschulreife (technical secondary school entrance qualification) with a good degree
- An interest in crafts
- Artistic interest
The apprenticeship course
- Duration of the apprenticeship: 3 years
- Weekly lessons at Berufskolleg Kartäuserwall in Cologne
University and City Library of Cologne
Insights into your work tools
Your tasks
- You will learn different bookbinding techniques and use different cover materials such as fabric, paper, leather and parchment
- You manufacture covers, boxes and folders to protect the library’s stock
- You clean and maintain historically significant old books
- You plan and control your work processes
- You are responsible for workshop and tool maintenance
Contact
University and City Library of Cologne
Cordula Matthews
Andrea Odametey
Phone: 0221/ 470-3527