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FOLIO + ReShare

CAVAL is the first in Australia to be implementing FOLIO (supported by IndexData) as we see this modern, open-source Library Management Platform benefiting and empowering the entire library community.

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CAVAL partners with Skilltype

CAVAL and Skilltype Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Talent Management Platform Access to Australian Libraries

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Change Champion 2021

For exceptional improvements in work practices and employee engagement.

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Safe and Sound

Cost-effective, tailored storage solutions for libraries in a state of the art premises.

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Speaking Your Language

End-to-end, cost-effective and shelf-ready services in world languages for leading libraries.

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For the Benefit of All

Services to support the integration and access of information resources for teaching, learning and research

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Getting a CAVAL card

Hassle-free Borrowng from any participating library.

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Library solutions

Shared services to help library and information sector work effectively

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Language resources for libraries

Shelf-ready services in world languages

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Digital Platform solutions

Local technical support to libraries for software products

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Collections storage

One-stop-shop for any aspect of Library collection

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Member Services

CAVAL provides a range of professional support activities for member libraries including a facilitated mentoring program, a collaborative network of interest groups plus tailor-made events.

CAVAL card

Easy to obtain and carry, the CAVAL card helps you borrow material from participating libraries.

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Mentoring program

Mentoring is a valuable program for member organizations that improves professional development, staff satisfaction and succession opportunities

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Reciprocal borrowing

The CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program allows students and staff of participating academic libraries in Victoria to borrow material on-site from other participating libraries.

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Shared collection

CAVAL manages members' rich shared collection end-to-end. From preserving to knowledge sharing, it is all for the benefit of future generations of scholars.

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Our members

CAVAL members and owners include the most prestigious Australian Universities. They access cost effective and collaborative library support services.

If you would like to become a Member of CAVAL please email [email protected] or call 03 9450 5500 for more information.

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Member benefits

In addition to preferential pricing, CAVAL membership offers industry expertise, professional development, high-quality storage, borrowing and resource sharing.

If you would like to become a Member of CAVAL please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 03 9450 5500 for more information.

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About us

Established in 1978, CAVAL is a consortium owned by some of the most prestigious Australian Universities. CAVAL's mission is to help Australian libraries and add value to the teaching learning environment.
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