Librarian trainees’ experiences of their professional training in a business environment – preparation for the labour market

Abstract

In an expedient case, the institution of traineeship is useful for both parties, i.e. for both the organisation offering practical training and the trainee. The work of trainee librarians at Magyar Telekom Infotéka operated by the Infodok Ltd. has several benefits. In addition to the advantages of flexibly applicable human resources, the trainees’ different, fresh approaches enrich the organisation with new ideas and suggestions. The good reputation of the company is spread by satisfied trainees, thus increasing its prestige in the professional world. Trainee students may get manifold experiences at Infodok Ltd. because, in addition to traditional librarian tasks, they may test their skills in business-oriented information management as well. They encounter highly qualified and committed mentors who, in addition to specified practical topics, also consider their special personality features when setting up the optimum protocol of traineeship. Trainees perceive the need for their work and become aware how it constitutes part of a larger process.