I think Jorge Luis Borges is right and paradise is probably a kind of library! The SLUB has so much to offer - from Mayan manuscripts to Vivaldi's and Bach's sheet music to the latest books. As a student at the TUD, I spent many hours here. It's easy to feel at home here - on the sofa, at the desk, in the large reading room.

My career began in the traditional way with a three-year apprenticeship as a media and information services specialist. During this time and also after I was taken on as a permanent employee, I was able to familiarise myself with the full dimension of the SLUB's tasks and its external impact.

Working for and with my colleagues is at the centre of my daily work. I particularly appreciate the work-life balance offered by part-time work, flexible working hours and remote working.
What also makes the SLUB a special (working) place for me is the team spirit - for example, the annual and now traditional participation in the Rewe Team Challenge.

What fascinates me about my work is collecting and preserving bequests and autographs: the aura of the original, the stories associated with the objects, their place in history. As a lateral entrant with many years of experience in banking and a background in art and musicology, I have received targeted encouragement and support in achieving my goals at the SLUB. I also appreciate the pleasant working atmosphere in a culturally interested, collegial environment.