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Promote literature and reading

Promote literature and reading

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINS509
State Code
OCG06
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
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and implement strategies that encourage and enhance literature and reading in a wide variety of contexts. Particular emphasis is on improving the literacy of customers by creating environments that provide access to relevant and attractive reading material in a variety of formats to suit a range of ages, reading levels and needs.The unit applies to individuals responsible for promoting literature and reading to clients as a way of meeting their needs. It applies in many industries, including libraries, information and cultural services, community services and health. Work is undertaken with limited supervision according to organisational guidelines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain knowledge about literature and reading
  • 1.1 Research promotion of literature and reading, and research its importance to society
  • 1.2 Recognise reading levels and interests of various customer groups
  • 1.3 Source reviews about relevant literature from a range of sources
  • 1.4 Identify classification systems and shelving options for literary works and literary information for a range of formats
  • 1.5 Update own knowledge of a broad range of literary works, publishing trends and formats
  • 1.6 Share information collected on literary works, trends and formats with colleagues
2. Implement a range of strategies to promote literature and reading
  • 2.1 Research methods used to organise and access literature collections
  • 2.2 Develop own strategies to promote literature and reading and use current or emerging technologies
  • 2.3 Interview and provide advice to customers to meet their literature and reading needs
  • 2.4 Source information from a variety of sources to meet customer literature requests
  • 2.5 Identify and assess strategies used by organisations to promote reading, and adapt as required for the organisation
3. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of strategies to promote literature and reading
  • 3.1 Monitor feedback of strategies implemented to promote literature and reading
  • 3.2 Suggest methods to determine the effectiveness of strategies used to promote literature and reading
  • 3.3 Recommend changes to strategies in response to evaluation of feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG00 BSBLIB507 Promote literature and reading Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFS8 BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification