This paper investigates the impact of the Learning Resource Centre activities of Westminster International University Tashkent (WIUT) graduated students on the labour market outcome. WIUT library provides a learning environment that helps students to create practical teams and individual projects to support the agenda of employability. The study aims to clarify the relationship between library activities and labour market outcomes. This proposes the improvement of a commercial responsiveness workshop, in collaboration with other services, and alumni voices in an employability guide. A quantitative research approach was employed; an online survey questionnaire was distributed to alumni students to obtain the data. It was a semi-structured questionnaire designed using a Likert Scale to collect data from 607 graduates. The study revealed that LRC activities have a significant impact on labour market outcomes for students. LRC activities such as presentation skills, information technology skills, problem-solving skills, research skills were mostly expected in the labour market. Research limitations– The study was focused only on graduates of WIUT, which may limit the generalizability. Therefore, the researcher proposed to study and compare other graduates of universities in Uzbekistan. The insights are valuable for planning the curriculum of LRC activities and developing teaching practices at WIUT. Moreover, current and graduate students can learn market-oriented skills and labour market demands. This is the first-ever study in Uzbekistan that explores the relationship of university library activities on employability skills of alumni.
Purpose – The aim of this study is to explore the views of young and experienced professionals in Uzbekistan and their relevance to labour market requirements in order to improve employment. Design/methodology/approach – The data was collected using a quantitative approach; online semi-structured questionnaire was disseminated to 607 WIUT alumni students applying a Likert Scale question. Findings – The results indicate that WIUT library program is current and well-planned. However, the activities do not fully meet the needs of young and experienced graduates. Shortage of staff impacted on applying LRC curriculum effectively. Research limitations – The factors that impact an individual's income are numerous, and the data that has been collected is not in-depth enough to make substantive correlations between library usage and income. Practical implications – The findings will assist in planning LRC activities and developing teaching approaches at WIUT. Furthermore, existing and new graduates can advance market driven skills and boost their employability. Originality/value – This research is the initial investigation conducted in Uzbekistan that examines how university library operations impact the employability skills of graduates. It is also one of the earliest studies that looks into the experiences of former students in terms of employability skills.
Purpose – This paper investigates the impact of the Learning Resource Centre activities of Westminster International University Tashkent (WIUT) graduated students on the labour market outcome. WIUT library provides a learning environment that helps students create functional teams and individual projects to support employability. The study aims to clarify the relationship between library activities and labour market outcomes. It proposes an employability guide to improve a commercial responsiveness workshop in collaboration with other services and alumni voices.Design/methodology/approach – A quantitative research approach was employed; an online survey questionnaire was distributed to alumni students to obtain the data. It was a semi-structured questionnaire designed using a Likert Scale to collect data from 607 graduates.Findings – The study revealed that LRC activities have a significant impact on labour market outcomes for students. LRC activities such as presentation skills, information technology skills, problem-solving skills, research skills were expected mainly by the labour market.Research limitations – The study was focused only on graduates of WIUT, which may limit the generalizability. Therefore, the researcher proposed to study and compare other graduates of universities in Uzbekistan.Practical implications – The insights are valuable for planning the curriculum of LRC activities and developing teaching practices at WIUT. Moreover, current and graduate students can learn market-oriented skills and labour market demands.Originality/value – This is the first-ever study in Uzbekistan that explores the relationship of university library activities on the employability skills of alumni.
PurposeThis paper investigates the impact of the Learning Resource Centre activities of Westminster International University Tashkent (WIUT) graduated students on the labour market outcome. WIUT library provides a learning environment that helps students create functional teams and individual projects to support employability. The study aims to clarify the relationship between library activities and labour market outcomes. It proposes an employability guide to improve a commercial responsiveness workshop in collaboration with other services and alumni voices.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research approach was employed; an online survey questionnaire was distributed to alumni students to obtain the data. It was a semi-structured questionnaire designed using a Likert Scale to collect data from 607 graduates.FindingsThe study revealed that LRC activities have a significant impact on labour market outcomes for students. LRC activities such as presentation skills, information technology skills, problem-solving skills, research skills were expected mainly by the labour market.Research limitationsThe study was focused only on graduates of WIUT, which may limit the generalizability. Therefore, the researcher proposed to study and compare other graduates of universities in Uzbekistan.Practical implicationsThe insights are valuable for planning the curriculum of LRC activities and developing teaching practices at WIUT. Moreover, current and graduate students can learn market-oriented skills and labour market demands.Originality/valueThis is the first-ever study in Uzbekistan that explores the relationship of university library activities on the employability skills of alumni.
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