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Extend own information literacy skills to locate information

Extend own information literacy skills to locate information

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINS602
State Code
OCD36
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and communicate information, ideas and concepts at a complex level, as well as evaluate and continuously improve personal information literacy skills to optimally service requests for information from relevant stakeholders.The unit applies to individuals operating autonomously with limited guidance from others, in any industry sector with particular relevance to those working in the library and information services sectors. It also applies to occupations required to use technology to locate information for relevant stakeholders from information sources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply information literacy skills to meet needs
  • 1.1 Identify information literacy concepts and what constitutes an information literate person
  • 1.2 Identify exact nature and extent of information needs
  • 1.3 Develop effective search strategies and select relevant search tools to locate information from primary, secondary and tertiary sources
  • 1.4 Assess usefulness and relevance of information resources in relation to relevant information needs
  • 1.5 Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs
2. Provide relevant stakeholders with search results
  • 2.1 Assess search results and select relevant information to meet purpose
  • 2.2 Compile reference lists and bibliographies of relevant information resources according to relevant referencing styles in format according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Select communication methods for presenting information to relevant stakeholders according to nature and purpose of requests and intended audience
  • 2.4 Communicate with relevant stakeholders in relation to information requests according to organisational policies
  • 2.5 Acknowledge copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of information
3. Evaluate own work and skills
  • 3.1 Track development of own information literacy skills in relation to information literacy process
  • 3.2 Plan and implement strategies and opportunities to support lifelong learning
  • 3.3 Evaluate own information literacy skills against own career goals
  • 3.4 Update knowledge of current and emerging technologies that impact information literacy skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF91 BSBLIB604 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFS8 BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification