Abstract:

This report examines the successful interaction between two educational institutions, which focus their activities on the theory and practice of librarianship, and at the same time work for the successful implementation of future professionals working in libraries.

The report highlights the prospects for a new generation of library and information professionals, caused by the entry of digital technologies more and more into public life.

It is argued that in order to adequately respond to the challenges of the digital age, librarians are faced with the need to identify new forms of professional development of librarians - information professionals by applying innovative ways of training, as set out in the project " BIBLIO: Boosting digital skills and competences for librarians in Europe ” under the Erasmus + Program.

The project is aimed at acquiring professional qualifications and digital skills of librarians, by creating a system for assessing the knowledge, skills and training opportunities, as well as the validation and recognition of acquired ones. The BIBLIO project unites 10 partners from five countries, and the partner network includes sectoral organizations - national and international library networks and organizations; VET providers , university and two European networks in the field of digital skills and librarians.

The report will analyze the effect of student internships, which are implemented in one of the largest public libraries in the country and through which students manage to realize themselves in the professional sphere and be successful young people in helping the knowledge society.

Keywords:

Digital era, library-informational specialists, perspectives, EU projects, student internships, librarianship, universities, libraries.