Unit of competency Outline

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Use established cataloguing tools

Use established cataloguing tools

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB305
State Code
AWG17
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
50
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to select and use established tools, systems, technologies, conventions and standards to search, retrieve and validate data from catalogues at an introductory level.It 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 Develop an understanding of basic components and structure of bibliographic records
  • 1.3 Identify relevance of different cataloguing tools to particular areas of work
  • 1.4 Select appropriate cataloguing tools to complete specific work activities
2 Search and retrieve bibliographic records
  • 2.1 Search online catalogues to determine availability of existing bibliographic records in local system
  • 2.2 Search other library catalogues or external databases to locate suitable bibliographic records
  • 2.3 Retrieve and download suitable bibliographic records to local system
3 Apply cataloguing standards
  • 3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards
  • 3.2 Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9419 CULINM301A Use established cataloguing tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF45 BSBINS305 Participate in cataloguing activities Unit of competency