Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:14 PM AWST
22/07/2026 1:14 PM AWST
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Analyse and describe specialist and complex material
Analyse and describe specialist and complex material
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB605
BSBLIB605
State Code
AWF90
AWF90
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
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 skills and knowledge required to apply creative, whole systems thinking to cataloguing, classification, indexing, abstracting or otherwise analysing and describing specialist and complex material. Complexity may be created by the wide range of material to be considered, the depth of subject field knowledge required, and the wide scope of cataloguing systems and tools to be applied.It applies to individuals with highly developed information service technical skills and knowledge, who work autonomously, and are required to analyse and describe specialised and complex material.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review specialist and complex material
- 1.1 Use methods of description for specialist and complex material that reflect principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and customer needs
- 1.2 Analyse material to reflect indepth knowledge of customer needs and contexts, subject area, and range of analysis and description methods that may be applied
- 1.3 Derive concepts from analysis that reflects awareness of current industry practice and standards
2 Develop descriptions for specialist and complex material
- 2.1 Select terminology to represent concepts based on indepth knowledge of suitable headings in subject area, or new headings, according to accepted industry practice
- 2.2 Establish authority files for new headings that are devised and maintained according to accepted industry practice
- 2.3 Describe material for which there are no precedents
- 2.4 Check descriptions meet relevant industry standards
3 Enhance systems for describing material
- 3.1 Use knowledge of general developments in library and information services practice and organisational priorities to contribute to enhancement of systems
- 3.2 Recommend expansion or enhancement of organisational systems for describing material to relevant personnel
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9425 | CULINM601A | Analyse and describe specialist and complex material | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCG03 | BSBINS601 | Manage knowledge and information | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD368 | BSBSS00070 | Cataloguing Skill Set | Skill set |
| AZJ4 | BSB52115 | Diploma of Library and Information Services | Qualification |