Contribute to collection management

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:30 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
BSBLIB603

State Code
AWF92

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

100

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the selection, acquisition and evaluation of collections and resource materials, and the development of policies and procedures that guide this work.It applies to individuals involved in managing collections in a library or information services context to meet stakeholder needs, working autonomously but in consultation with other colleagues and wider stakeholders.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Review use of collections

1.1 Evaluate usage data as basis for collection policies, to reflect and predict client demands and changing needs
1.2 Source information on current and emerging trends and formats relevant to customer needs in relation to collections

2 Apply information about collection strategies and policies

2.1 Interpret and apply elements of collection management policies in libraries and information services organisations
2.2 Research contemporary practice and policy issues affecting collection management
2.3 Investigate emerging trends and technologies, including trends in publishing and their potential for providing access to resources
2.4 Source information about supply options for library resources
2.5 Contribute to development of collection strategies and policies that meet organisational objectives and customer needs

3 Assist with selection, acquisition and disposal of materials

3.1 Develop proposals for selecting, acquiring and disposing of material
3.2 Assist in assessment of proposals according to organisational collection management policy
3.3 Establish and maintain processes to review collections in line with collection strategies and policies
3.4 Make recommendations on allocation of funds for acquisition of information resources
3.5 Use selection tools to develop details for acquisition of information resources
3.6 Follow organisational procedures for acquisition of information resources
3.7 Participate in weeding and disposal of materials according to established policies and practices
3.8 Participate in review of acquisition procedures and make recommendations for improvements

4 Monitor contractor performance

4.1 Monitor performance of contractors engaged to provide outsourced services
4.2 Integrate performance of contractors in selection and acquisition process
4.3 Refer issues to relevant personnel

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D9412	CULICM601A	Contribute to collection management	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCF70	BSBINS604	Contribute to collection management	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZJ4	BSB52115	Diploma of Library and Information Services	Qualification