Unit of competency Outline

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Complete a range of cataloguing activities

Complete a range of cataloguing activities

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB403
State Code
AWG12
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design systems and structures related to copy and original descriptive cataloguing; to search, retrieve and edit material from existing records and to undertake general catalogue maintenance. This requires application of a sound knowledge of cataloguing standards and systems.It applies to individuals in information services organisations, working according to established procedures and guidelines, with minimal supervision, and with responsibility for maintaining catalogues, as well as for copy and original descriptive cataloguing. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Construct bibliographic descriptions
  • 1.1 Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material
  • 1.2 Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards
  • 1.3 Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users
  • 1.4 Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Create item of records and statement of holdings
2 Locate, retrieve and transfer bibliographic information and records
  • 2.1 Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items
  • 2.2 Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records
  • 2.3 Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures
3 Edit bibliographic records
  • 3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures
  • 3.2 Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Add item to records and holdings statements
4 Provide cataloguing support
  • 4.1 Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database
  • 4.2 Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing
  • 4.3 Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions
  • 4.4 Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines
  • 4.5 Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9420 CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD78 BSBINS516 Undertake cataloguing activities Unit of competency