Unit of competency Outline

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Participate in cataloguing activities

Participate in cataloguing activities

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINS305
State Code
OCF45
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
50
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to undertake cataloguing activities using established tools, systems, technologies, conventions and standards to search, retrieve and validate data from catalogues at an introductory level.The unit applies to individuals working in a library or information services context, under supervision, who apply a general understanding of cataloguing and bibliographic concepts in their job.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select cataloguing tools
  • 1.1 Access sources of cataloguing rules and tools relevant to organisation
  • 1.2 Identify basic components and structure of bibliographic records
  • 1.3 Identify relevance of different cataloguing tools to various areas of work
  • 1.4 Select relevant cataloguing tools to complete cataloguing requirements, according to organisational policies and procedures
2. Search and retrieve bibliographic records
  • 2.1 Search online, library and external catalogues and identify availability of existing bibliographic records
  • 2.2 Locate relevant bibliographic records
  • 2.3 Retrieve and download relevant bibliographic records to local system
3. Apply cataloguing standards
  • 3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards and organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records and refer issues to relevant stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG20 BSBLIB301 Catalogue objects into collections Unit of competency
AWG17 BSBLIB305 Use established cataloguing tools Unit of competency