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…
In 2020 the CAUL strategy articulated a need to develop a cohesive strategic approach to Indigenous knowledges in university libraries. In response, the Respecting Indigenous Knowledge Program aimed to embed a culture of respect, responsibility and reciprocity in how libraries work with Indigenous communities.
University libraries recognise the importance Indigenous knowledge plays in the cultural landscape and are striving to counteract the legacy of colonialism. This program builds on the work undertaken under the Respecting Indigenous Knowledges Program from 2020 to 2022.
Indigenising university libraries is a key strategic focus for CAUL. Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand university libraries have a vital role to play in advancing Indigenous perspectives, knowledge systems and ways of knowing. CAUL is committed to supporting university libraries to create meaningful change through embedding Indigenous knowledge practices, building respectful partnerships with First Nations…