Baton Rouge, LA, Melbourne, VIC, | 30 July 2025: Monash University Library, one of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities, is now LIVE on the Skilltype platform. As the exclusive distributor of Skilltype in Australia and New Zealand, CAVAL will provide Monash University Library with access to the platform’s skills management workflows and dedicated help desk support.
Designed for libraries, Skilltype uses data to equip libraries with training and tools that reinforce each library’s staff development cycle. Skilltype uses real-time inventory of employee skills and interests to curate on-demand training and development, ensuring staff have the right training resources at the right time.
Bob Gerrity, University Librarian, Monash University stated, ‘With Skilltype, we can offer personalised skills development resources for our staff. This aligns with our commitment to supporting each team member in learning new skills, adapting to an ever-evolving sector, and enhancing their contributions and careers. It is a step towards stimulating fresh ideas and creating opportunities for staff to contribute to our goals and advance innovative solutions.’
Monash University joins the growing regional Skilltype user community, joining the likes of Victoria University, Flinders University, Australian Catholic University and University of Queensland, as well as over 500 libraries worldwide using the platform.
‘We are pleased with Monash University’s adoption of Skilltype and excited to continue to build our collaboration with the CAVAL membership through this partnership. Our joint efforts will help shape talent strategies across libraries in Victoria and beyond’, says Tony Zanders, Founder and CEO, Skilltype
‘It is exciting to see Monash University Library as our latest full member to go LIVE on Skilltype. This reflects our focus on enriching the value of membership for all CAVAL members through enhanced professional development and knowledge-sharing opportunities.’ says Jaime McCowan, CEO of CAVAL.
To learn more about bringing Skilltype to your library, contact Shaun Brady at shaun.brady@caval.edu.au or Tony Zanders at tony@skilltype.com
About Monash University Library
Monash University Library is one of Australia’s leading academic libraries, providing service to more than 80,000 students and 10,000 academic and professional staff across Monash University’s Australian and international campuses. Central to the Library’s strategy is the vision of being a ‘modern, global top 100 library’ whose content, collections, facilities, services and culture represent best practice and collectively make a significant contribution to the University’s reputation and impact.
About CAVAL Ltd.
CAVAL Ltd was created to promote co-operation between Victorian academic libraries for the benefit of its membership. Since then, it has evolved into a relevant and key driver in the global library environment, ever-expanding and diversifying. While members remain the core focus, the quality solutions, and services offered by CAVAL also provide benefits to libraries and educational institutions throughout Australia and New Zealand.
About Skilltype
Skilltype, headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, USA, provides talent management software designed for knowledge management organizations and information professionals. Since its founding in 2018, Skilltype is now used by over 400 organizations across 10 countries.