Baton Rouge, LA, Brisbane, QLD, Melbourne, VIC, | January 28, 2025: The University of Queensland (UQ) Library has joined the growing number of organizations adopting Skilltype for staff development and becomes the first library from the Group of Eight to do so. As the exclusive distributor of Skilltype in Australia and New Zealand, CAVAL will provide UQ Library with access to the platform’s skills management workflows and dedicated help desk support. This multi-year agreement enables UQ Library to track progress in closing skill gaps over time.
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.
With Skilltype, the University of Queensland can deliver personalized skills development resources for our staff. This supports our commitment to purposefully invest in staff development, strengthen career pathways and align opportunities with strategic priorities.
As rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies transform the library and information landscape, we’re ensuring our staff are equipped with the skills needed for the future while strengthening their ability to deliver innovative services to our community today.
‘Enhancing the capabilities within the library sector is a crucial aspect of CAVAL’s strategy and we are excited to work with UQ Library to integrate Skilltype into their library’s professional development program.’ says Jaime McCowan, CEO, CAVAL.
Tony Zanders, founder and CEO of Skilltype, commented, ‘We’re encouraged by UQ Library’s multi-year commitment to Skilltype, and to begin work with the Group of Eight universities through this partnership. Our work together will help inform talent strategy across libraries throughout Oceania and beyond.‘
About The University of Queensland Library
The University of Queensland Library has one of Australia’s largest collections amongst Australian academic libraries and is by far the largest in Queensland. UQ Library serves as a critical enabler of UQ’s mission through its dedicated team of library professionals who are committed to supporting teaching, learning, and research excellence. As a key strategic partner and connector across the University, our expert staff play an essential role in equipping the UQ community with the information and skills needed to thrive in today’s complex information society, while creating welcoming and accessible spaces that inspire knowledge sharing, learning, and discovery.
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 200 organizations across 8 countries.