(22 Apr 2026) The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) has announced a major milestone in the development of open access (OA) publishing across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, with the publication of its 100,000th open access article through a consortium agreement. CAUL first established OA agreements with two small publishers in 2020 and has since expanded…
(29 Aug 2025) CAUL is seeking a highly motivated communications expert to develop and implement a bold, strategic communications agenda that elevates the voice of academic libraries across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. You’ll lead the creation of compelling content, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and contribute to policy development and media engagement to enhance CAUL’s visibility and…
(25 Jul 2025) Universities in Australia and New Zealand are uniting in a cross-sector initiative to negotiate open access publishing agreements with major academic publishers. Spearheaded by the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL), Universities Australia, and Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara, the joint effort aims to secure more sustainable and transparent deals starting January…
(9 Apr 2025) Open educational resources (OERs)—that is, free-to-use monographs, textbooks, and other educational materials—are having something of a moment in Australia and New Zealand. Through a very high membership (42 participating institutions in 2024), the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL)’s OER Collective has been a significant driver of interest and participation in institutional publishing of OERs through libraries.…
(28 Feb 2025) The Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL) is seeking a Data Analyst to increase our analytics capacity, drive evidence-based decision-making, inform negotiations, and communicate impact. In this role, you’ll work with diverse datasets to uncover insights that directly influence sector-wide strategy and decision-making. From exploring scholarly publishing trends and analyzing benchmarking data…
(7 Jan 2025) the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) has officially become the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL), effective immediately. This change reflects CAUL’s commitment to a more inclusive and unified approach across Oceania with a single membership class for University librarians throughout the region. All Members have equal status and opportunity to…
(10 Dec 2024) CAUL is seeking a Data Solutions Specialist to drive our data and analytics capabilities forward. This newly established role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of data solutions that impact university libraries across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, along with employment conditions that provide work-life balance and flexibility. The…
(12 Aug 2024) The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) is seeking to appoint a Board Director who possesses a robust background in the governance of not for profit organisations, who holds governance qualifications, e.g. Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors, GAICD, or Chartered Member, CMInstD, and who has a proven track record of strategic oversight to…
(30 Jan 2024) The Content Procurement Specialist is a new role in the CAUL National Office designed to provide support to the highly regarded CAUL Procurement Service. If you are inspired to enhance value to the CAUL membership, work with a diverse range of stakeholders across Australia and the world, and enjoy variety in a…
(10 Oct 2023) The Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL) and Open Access Australasia wish to express our joint concerns over the recent introduction of the Article Development Charge (ADC) model by the American Chemical Society (ACS). CAUL Members and others across the Australian scholarly community have expressed many concerns about this development in…