About CAUL
CAUL makes a significant contribution to higher education strategy, policy and outcomes through a commitment to a shared purpose: To transform how people experience knowledge – how it can be discovered, used and shared.
CAUL’s Goals
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Position university libraries as essential infrastructure for teaching, learning and research in their institutions.
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Advance open and equitable access to knowledge, information and data.
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Be a recognised authority on the purpose, value and impact of university libraries in higher education and research.
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Foster cooperative activity between university libraries in Australia and internationally for the benefit of their students, teachers and researchers.
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Represent the interests of its members to government, the community and other stakeholders (see the CAUL Stakeholder Engagement Strategy)
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Promote members’ views and values in national and international discourse on relevant issues and public policy developments.
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Facilitate the sharing of best practice, information and innovation among its members.
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Foster leadership and professional growth of current and future leaders in university libraries.