In the conditions of educational system reforming the quality of education acquires particular importance. Search for the new tools and instruments for conformance to the modern requirements does not contradict with the usage and update of the traditional, proven by years forms of education. The article considers the process of organization of students’ practical training and reveals its significance in developing professional competence of future professionals and establishing partnership of University with employers. There is marked interest to professional interaction from both sides: University leadership and management of the libraries. There is made conclusion on poor development of mechanisms of this interaction. There is also characterized the role of student who is able to participate in shaping his educational path; identified and described the legislative and regulatory basis of the process. Using the example of St. Petersburg there is considered the potential capacity of organizations able to act as coordinators and partners of the University in the process of organization and management of practical training. There is considered and proposed for use the “Model” of organization of practical training, where each block correlates with the specific features of educational process in the particular University.