We are excited to keep connecting with you on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube so please join us there if you haven’t already. We look forward to continuing our conversations! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/caval Facebook: facebook.com/CavalLtd/ YouTube: youtube.com/@CAVALLtd

Due to the platform's decline and direction and its mis-alignment with our evolving communication strategy, we have decided to step away from X. Thank you to everyone who followed, engaged, shared ideas, and made this community worthwhile.

CRIG Competition: Value Through Your Lens. Sometimes the smallest details tell the biggest stories. This entry shows how libraries adapt and welcome diverse communities over time. What hidden value would you capture? Learn more: short.caval.edu.au/crigsemin…

⭐ 59 Seconds with CAVAL: Meet Jaime McCowan CAVAL CEO Jaime McCowan reflects on her experience at IFLA, shares key insights shaping the library sector, and looks ahead to the upcoming EPICo Conference. Watch now and tell us what resonated most with you.

EOIs for the CRIG Seminar Sidekick initiative are now open! New to conferences or a seasoned conferencegoer? Get matched with a fellow participant to connect, share ideas, and expand your network. EOIs close 2 Oct: caval.edu.au/activity/crig-s…

Did you know that CAVAL is also active on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube? Follow us to stay on top of the latest news and professional development opportunities! LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/caval Facebook: facebook.com/CavalLtd/ YouTube: youtube.com/@CAVALLtd

What will happen at SPARK 2027? It starts with your feedback from SPARK 2026. We've explored what delegates and vendors valued most, from connections to industry insights. Read how your feedback is shaping the future of SPARK: short.caval.edu.au/sparkfeed…

Kummargii Yulendji Symposium 2026 is underway! The event brings participants together to share experiences, explore challenges, and discuss practical approaches to embedding First Peoples' Knowledges. If you're on site, say hello to the CAVAL team.

Do you struggle to demonstrate your library's impact through data? Join author Kat Greenbrook at CRIG Seminar Day 1 to learn how to build an evidence-based case and communicate your library's value with confidence. Register: caval.edu.au/activity/crig-s…

It's been a busy and exciting time at CAVAL! We've successfully delivered SPARK 2026 and launched IKAT Ed.2, while our leadership team has continued to share knowledge and learn from conferences and events across Australia and overseas. Full newsletter: mailchi.mp/caval.edu.au/news…

The Public Libraries Victoria Conference may be over, but the conversation continues. Thanks to everyone who visited our booth. We'd love to keep exploring how CAVAL can support your library and community. Contact us at [email protected]

Shaun Brady presented four sessions at #WOLFCon2026 in Prague with colleagues, exploring open infrastructure and community-led open-source projects. Want to know more about what happen in Open Source? Watch our podcast to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=zVtPgiX8…

What do you value most in your library? Enter 'Value Through Your Lens' by sharing a photo of an object, space, resource or feature, plus a short reflection (5 sentences max). Entries close 5pm, 16 Oct. Submit to [email protected]. Make the unseen visible!

Shaun Brady recently shared an update on Studium's progress since Dec 2025. Growing interest in OERs across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand highlights the sector's momentum. New to OER? Explore the Studium Adoption Program and watch the Townhall: youtube.com/watch?v=SSNejfsA…

Ever wondered what happens before community language titles arrive shelf-ready at your library? Take a behind-the-scenes look at CAVAL's Library Supply service, from sourcing to delivery. Visit Marie Robineau at PLV 2026, Booth #9, to learn more.

CAVAL and Informit have finalised the program for Kummargii Yulendji Symposium 2026. Discover discussions on Indigenisation, reading Country as archive, First Nations languages, AI, and Indigenous Knowledge sovereignty. Register: short.caval.edu.au/jOkMP

Thank you for joining SPARK 2026! 🎉 Your support helped make this year's event a success. We're thrilled that the new format helped attendees learn, connect, and discover new opportunities. Thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2027!

How can libraries lead in the age of AI? Join Ian Wedlock, Carlo Iacono and Professor Helen Partridge as they explore AI services, policy, copyright, and the librarian's role in shaping responsible AI. caval.edu.au/activity/ai-in-…

Heading to the Public Libraries Victoria Conference 2026? Visit Booth #9 to meet Marie Robineau and Parisa Koleini and learn how CAVAL helps libraries support multicultural communities. Our services proudly recognised at the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2025!

This week, CAVAL celebrated the contributions of frontline library staff and explored career pathways through a panel discussion, workshop and library tour. Thank you to everyone who attended, and to Melanie Kidman for the wonderful photos!