Feedback from previous Library trainees

Ignacio Solera Pardo

The personal and professional growth experience of my traineeship in the Library was excellent. It helps being surrounded by such great colleagues and environment.

Meghan O'Neill

During the traineeship, I developed skills in time management, customer service, attention to detail, and working in an intercultural environment.

Meghan

Aaron Tallon Haddad

The staff is formed by a group of the most professional librarians, so you learn from the best experts.

Aoibheann Mcnamara

My supervisors were always really helpful, taking the time to make sure I understood my tasks and to answer any questions I had. 

Aoibheann

(February 2022 – January 2023)

Jean de Dieu Ndayikeza

It’s a life changing and door (s) opening opportunity.  

Jean de Dieu

(February 2022 – January 2023)

Olympiada Konstantinidou

This one year long traineeship constitutes a great school and provides a valuable working experience. Trainees have the chance to develop a strong work ethic along with an abundancy of skills. 

Olympiada

(November 2021 – October 2022)

Anna Landrgottovà

It was a delightful year in which I learned many  new skills.  And I found a direction in which I want to pursue my professional career.

Anna

(February 2021 – January 2022)

Laia Darbra

This position helped me gain experience as a librarian in an international environment with a supportive team that taught me all I needed to advance in my career.

Laia

(February 2021 – January 2022)

Serena Cericola

I was able to work in a place with people  from all over Europe, I’ve learnt new skills and I felt my colleagues’ support all throughout this amazing learning experience.

Serena

(February 2021 – January 2022)

Marta Cabrera

The people, the place, and how the traineeship is structured, not only lets you grow professionally but also personally

Marta

(February 2021 – January 2022)

Josipa Karadzole

The traineeship programme is an amazing opportunity for any student who is starting new in a library field. Getting an opportunity to work with such professionals in a friendly environment is an amazing step into the library world.

Josipa

(November 2020 - September 2021)

Electra Osmani

My time at the EUI Library has been an unforgettable and enriching experience. Through these unprecedented times, I got the opportunity to be in an international environment, gain valuable real work experience and expand my skill set.

Electra

(February 2020 - January 2021)

Chiara Cecchinelli

The traineeship programme is an important asset for new generations of librarians. I learned a variety of things and developed skills in new fields, so I can find myself pretty satisfied with this experience. 

Chiara

(February 2020 - January 2021)

Despoina Foulatziklidou

My supervisors gave me space to learn and develop my skills in my own pace and were always available whenever I needed them. They gave me responsibilities and tasks to handle on my own which made me more proficient and organised at my work.

Despoina

(February 2020 - January 2021)

Ciara O’Kelly

In general, the traineeship programme was a very positive experience. I greatly enjoyed working with colleagues and felt very supported throughout. I was encouraged to learn and explore and felt included in all aspects of the work environment. I would highly recommend the programme.

Ciara

(February 2020 - January 2021)