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Develop and use information literacy skills

Develop and use information literacy skills

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINS301
State Code
OCF47
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to define, locate, select, evaluate and present information in response to identified needs.The unit applies to individuals in the library and information services sector. At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source information to meet specific needs
  • 1.1 Determine nature of information needs
  • 1.2 Confirm purpose of and outcomes required from, information searches
  • 1.3 Identify range of sources of information
  • 1.4 Use basic search strategies to locate relevant information
2. Evaluate information against needs
  • 2.1 Assess search results and located information and adjust search strategies as necessary
  • 2.2 Review search results and select relevant information to meet requirements
3. Prepare and present information to meet needs
  • 3.1 Prepare results of information searches according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Present information in a format that meets the purpose
4. Develop own information literacy skills
  • 4.1 Evaluate own information literacy skills based on feedback from relevant stakeholders
  • 4.2 Identify opportunities to develop own information literacy skills based on evaluation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG16 BSBLIB304 Develop and use information literacy skills Unit of competency