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Manage the development of collections

Manage the development of collections

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB502
State Code
AWG05
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine collection needs to accession and de-accession collection material for galleries and collection bodies.It applies to individuals who possess specialised knowledge, have a degree of autonomy and are responsible for managing all aspects of collections development.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine collection needs
  • 1.1 Review collection material against organisational objectives and collection requirements
  • 1.2 Determine priorities in consultation with key stakeholders
2 Assess collection material to be accessioned
  • 2.1 Use options to identify material that could be accessioned to meet collection needs
  • 2.2 Assess key internal and external factors that impact options
  • 2.3 Obtain expert advice on material and its relevance to collections
  • 2.4 Assess potential material for significance and relevance to collections according to organisational collection management policies
  • 2.5 Examine records to establish provenance and confirm significance
  • 2.6 Identify resources required for accessioning collection material
  • 2.7 Develop recommendations for accessioning collection material according to collection needs
3 Coordinate accessioning of collection material
  • 3.1 Seek approval for accessioning collection material
  • 3.2 Establish clear conditions for accessioning collection material according to organisational procedures and guidelines
  • 3.3 Organise appropriate resources to accession collection material according to approval and conditions
  • 3.4 Comply with legal, ethical and financial requirements and cultural protocols in the accession process
  • 3.5 Negotiate terms and organise transfer of rights according to organisational procedures
  • 3.6 Document agreements and terms according to organisational procedures and guidelines
4 Coordinate de-accessioning of collection material
  • 4.1 Identify material to be de-accessioned from collections
  • 4.2 Consult with experts on the material to determine impact of de-accessioning on the collection
  • 4.3 Select options to de-accession material
  • 4.4 Develop and implement recommendations for de-accessioning collection material according to organisational policies and strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9398 CULCNM503A Manage the development of collections Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG08 BSBINS506 Implement lending and borrowing processes for collections Unit of competency