About CAUL

CAUL is a member association for the leaders of university libraries in Australasia and Oceania and the peak leadership body for university libraries in the region. CAUL’s Members currently comprise the university librarians (or equivalent) at Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand universities. Since 2025, membership has also been open to university librarians (or eqiuvalent) of Australasian and Oceania universities recognised as universities by their respective governments. CAUL is an incorporated association, not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity that supports Members in leading their libraries through:

  • delivering key services, including the Content Procurement Service (CAUL Consortium), Analytics Service, and Professional Learning Service
  • convening Members
  • fostering collaboration and cooperative activity
  • representing Members’ interests, views and values to government and other stakeholders
  • facilitating the sharing of best practice
  • fostering the professional growth of current and future leaders in university libraries.

CAUL is governed by a Board of Directors and operated by the CAUL Office, which the Chief Executive Officer leads.

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