CPD25 are leading the replication of a survey carried out in Australia in 2001, investigating the current state of staff development and training in academic libraries. In addition to a survey of M25 institutions we will be collaborating with other academic library consortia including NoWAL (The North West Academic Libraries), SALCTG consortia (Scottish Academic Libraries Co-operative Training Group) and Oxford University.

This survey is being carried out in conjunction with Ian Smith from LaTrobe University in Melbourne. The results should provide a good basis for comparing best practice in Australia and the UK. An account of the Australian study can be found by clicking this link.

Many thanks to all who replied to the survey. We had an excellent response. The results are now being analysed and a full report will be available in the summer.