Connecting knowledge, leading the future

The Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) is the peak collegiate body for the leaders of university libraries in Australasia and the trusted voice of the university library sector in the region.

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

1

Position university libraries as essential infrastructure for teaching, learning and research in their institutions.

2

Advance open and equitable access to knowledge, information and data.

3

Be a recognised authority on the purpose, value and impact of university libraries in higher education and research.

4

Foster cooperative activity between university libraries in Australia and internationally for the benefit of their students, teachers and researchers.

5

Represent the interests of its members to government, the community and other stakeholders (see the CAUL Stakeholder Engagement Strategy)

6

Promote members’ views and values in national and international discourse on relevant issues and public policy developments.

7

Facilitate the sharing of best practice, information and innovation among its members.

8

Foster leadership and professional growth of current and future leaders in university libraries.

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