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Extend own information literacy skills to locate information

Extend own information literacy skills to locate information

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB604
State Code
AWF91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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 research, analyse and communicate information, ideas and concepts at a complex level, as well as evaluate and continuously improve personal information literacy skills to optimally service requests for information from customers.It applies to individuals operating autonomously with limited guidance from others, in any industry sector with particular relevance to those working in the library and information services sectors. It also applies to occupations required to use technology to locate authoritative information for customers from local and other sources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply information literacy skills to meet needs
  • 1.1 Refine understanding of information literacy concepts and what constitutes an information literate person
  • 1.2 Determine exact nature and extent of information needs
  • 1.3 Develop effective search strategies and select appropriate search tools to locate information
  • 1.4 Assess usefulness and relevance of information resources in relation to customer requests
  • 1.5 Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs
2 Provide customers with search results
  • 2.1 Critically analyse search results and select relevant information to meet purpose
  • 2.2 Compile reference lists and bibliographies of relevant information resources following standard referencing styles
  • 2.3 Select appropriate communication methods for presenting information to customers based on nature and purpose of requests and intended audience
  • 2.4 Communicate with customers in relation to information requests according to organisational policies
  • 2.5 Acknowledge copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of information
3 Evaluate own work and skills
  • 3.1 Seek feedback from colleagues regarding own information literacy skills
  • 3.2 Plan and implement strategies and opportunities to support lifelong learning
  • 3.3 Evaluate own information literacy skills against own goals
  • 3.4 Update knowledge of current and emerging technologies that impact information literacy skills
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9418 CULINL601A Extend own information literacy skills to locate information Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD36 BSBINS602 Extend own information literacy skills to locate information Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ4 BSB52115 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification