For the next two years, the SuUB in Bremen has committed to implementing certain goals and concrete measures in order to subsequently submit an application for recertification. 

The library's director, Maria Elisabeth Müller, is delighted with the accolade: “It is important to me that we do not limit the family-friendly orientation of SuUB's workplaces to good childcare options, but also include caring for relatives or other family obligations. For us, the focus is on designing the workplace in such a way that these areas of life are compatible – with respect for the fact that life situations can change.”
 

The seal officially provides confirmation of what the library has long been committed to: A working environment in which career and family go hand in hand – with flexible working hours, opportunities to work from home, and a collaborative atmosphere based on understanding and support. The focus is on all employees in their different life situations. A broad definition of family is supported: It is not only about parents with children or one’s own relatives, but also about responsibility for and support of an extended group of people, both today and in the future.
With these measures, the library is boosting the motivation, health, and performance of its employees and visibly positioning itself as a family-friendly employer.
 

Further Information:
 

https://www.suub.uni-bremen.de/home-english/

Questions answered by: 
 

Maria Elisabeth Müller
Director of the State and University Library Bremen (SuUB)
Phone: +49 421 218-59400
Email: direktionprotect me ?!suub.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de