Beyond research: how primary sources shape career-ready graduates

Across the Asia-Pacific region, universities are prioritising employability and practical skill development for arts and humanities graduates. This webinar explores how primary sources can be powerful tools for fostering workplace-ready skills and demonstrating the lasting impact of an arts and humanities education.

Through practical examples and discussion, the session highlights how primary sources enhance critical thinking, research, and communication skills, ultimately preparing students for diverse career paths beyond university.

Chris Chan, University Librarian at Hong Kong Baptist University, brings extensive experience in leading strategic initiatives that align library services with institutional missions. His contribution draws on work supporting transdisciplinary learning and the use of digital primary source collections to help students develop transferable skills across disciplines and cultural contexts. By guiding students through the process of discovering, evaluating, and synthesising diverse sources, HKBU Library cultivates critical thinking and digital literacy skills that are highly valued in the workplace.

We also hear from Jessica Davis, Teaching Liaison Librarian at The University of Newcastle, Australia, who reflects on the role of libraries in embedding skills development into curricula and supporting meaningful learning experiences in the arts and humanities. 

Join us to discover how integrating primary sources into teaching and learning can transform the student experience and enhance graduate outcomes.