Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Sources of cataloguing rules and tools may include:
Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR)
cataloguers desktop
International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD)
Libraries Australia Cataloguing standards
MARC coding formats
Resource Description and Access (RDA) toolkit
Schools Cataloguing Information Service (SCIS)
standard classification schemes, such as:
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
Library of Congress Authorities (LCA)
Universal Decimal Classification (UDC)
standard subject heading systems, such as Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
Basic components and structure of bibliographic records should include:
author
cataloguing description
edition
Intentional Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) format
MARC format for catalogue records
material type
notes fields
physical description
publication details
resource identifiers, such as:
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
title and statement of responsibility.
Work activities may include:
basic copy cataloguing
checking classification numbers
checking downloaded records for accuracy
checking subject headings
maintaining and editing copy catalogue records
retrieving and downloading bibliographic records
searching online catalogues.
Consultingmay relate to:
checking correct bibliographic record has been downloaded
checking edited copy catalogue record for accuracy
checking correct procedures for cataloguing tasks.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply general knowledge of cataloguing tools and standards to work activities
demonstrate an understanding of cataloguing entries and components
use current industry systems, technologies and conventions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
current cataloguing rules, technologies and systems
relevant policy and procedures documents.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of onthejob performance
evaluation of copy catalogue records downloaded and edited by candidate
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of cataloguing rules and procedures.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CULINS301A Process and maintain information resources.