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Early Findings Released from the National Research Project on Workplace Violence and Aggression in Australian Libraries

Early Findings Released from the National Research Project on Workplace Violence and Aggression in Australian Libraries

The Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) announces the release of early findings from the National Research Project on Workplace Violence and Aggression in Australian Libraries, a collaborative initiative funded by CAUL, the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), and the Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA). Associate Professor Jane Garner from the School of Information…

Publishing OA? Use your institutional email address!

Publishing OA? Use your institutional email address!

Authors looking to have their articles published Open Access (OA) without paying Article Processing Charges (APCs) must use their institutional email address. In alignment with the 2026-28 Strategy, the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) and its Member institutions invest significant effort in negotiating Open Access agreements with publishers, such as Read & Publish (R&P)…

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Global “Pathways to Open” webinars to be co‑hosted by CAUL and RLUK

Global “Pathways to Open” webinars to be co‑hosted by CAUL and RLUK

CAUL and RLUK are delighted to announce two Pathways to Open webinars taking place on Thursday 30 April, hosted collaboratively from Australia and the UK. These Events will be convened by Jane Angel, CEO, CAUL and William Nixon, Deputy Executive Director, RLUK on behalf of the International Alliance of Research Library Associations (IARLA).  These one‑hour…

CAUL Exhibition Event: Connect with Library Content Exhibitors

CAUL Exhibition Event: Connect with Library Content Exhibitors

Join us for a major networking and exhibition experience at one of three Australasian capital cities. The CAUL Office warmly welcomes library staff from across the sector to attend the CAUL Exhibition Event. This gathering offers a valuable opportunity to meet library content exhibitors in person and connect with colleagues from libraries throughout the region.…

Applications Closed: Lead, Governance & Operations

Applications Closed: Lead, Governance & Operations

View the Position Description (pdf) The Lead, Governance & Operations is a senior leadership role that sits at the centre of organisational coordination for CAUL. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role partners closely with the Board, Committees, sector stakeholders and suppliers to ensure strong governance practices are seamlessly integrated with effective business operations…

CAUL Exhibition Event – Vendor Registration Full 

CAUL Exhibition Event – Vendor Registration Full 

This article relates to vendors; information and registration for library staff can be found at CAUL Exhibition Event: Connect with Library Content Exhibitors. The 2026 CAUL Exhibition Event (16-19 June) is now accepting vendor registrations and spots are filling up fast. This year marks a historic milestone: it’s the first time the exhibition will take…

OER collective celebration & farewell

OER collective celebration & farewell

2025 marked a milestone year for the OER Collective, celebrating both impact and legacy. An early success story came full circle when the OER Building Cost Planning, from the very first OER Collective grant round, won the University of South Australia’s Unstoppable Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. We also farewelled the Collective in…

In-principle agreement reached with global academic publisher Elsevier

In-principle agreement reached with global academic publisher Elsevier

CAUL has reached an in-principle agreement with global academic publisher Elsevier. The agreement is the final renegotiated agreement with the biggest four international academic journal publication companies and marks a substantial shift toward fair, sustainable and transparent access to research across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Negotiations between CAUL and Elsevier restarted in December after…

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CAUL Submission to the Inquiry into the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025

CAUL Submission to the Inquiry into the Copyright Amendment Bill 2025

CAUL has made a submission to the 2025 Copyright Amendment Inquiry regarding introduction of an Australian orphan works scheme. CAUL supports the principle-based approach to an exception for orphan works that protect rights of creators where they are known or emerge in support of education and research for national development. These changes will enable universities…

CAUL and OAA make joint submission to the NRI Roadmap Issues Paper consultation

CAUL and OAA make joint submission to the NRI Roadmap Issues Paper consultation

CAUL and Open Access Australasia (OAA) have made a joint submission to the 2026 NRI Roadmap Issues Paper consultation. The submission calls for stronger investment in research infrastructure that supports Indigenous data sovereignty, humanities scholarship, and open access publishing. Key priorities identified were: The submission also highlights emerging needs such as AI-ready datasets, digital humanities…

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