Unit of competency Outline

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Undertake cataloguing activities

Undertake cataloguing activities

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBINS516
State Code
OCD78
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
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and design systems and structures related to copy and original descriptive cataloguing; to search, retrieve and edit material from existing records and to undertake catalogue maintenance. This requires application of a sound knowledge of cataloguing standards and systems.The unit applies to individuals in information services organisations, working according to established procedures and guidelines, with responsibility for maintaining catalogues, as well as for copy and original descriptive cataloguing. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Construct bibliographic descriptions
  • 1.1 Identify and apply relevant standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material
  • 1.2 Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards
  • 1.3 Confirm created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users
  • 1.4 Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Create item record and statement of holdings
2. Coordinate location, retrieval and transfer of bibliographic information and records
  • 2.1 Search own cataloguing database and identify availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items
  • 2.2 Search external catalogues or databases, locate suitable bibliographic records, download and create copy catalogue records in local system
  • 2.3 Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures
3. Edit bibliographic records
  • 3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures
  • 3.2 Edit downloaded records according to system and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Add item to records and holdings statements
4. Maintain cataloguing records
  • 4.1 Undertake relevant catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database
  • 4.2 Identify the need for authority records according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Consult with relevant stakeholders regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take required action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG12 BSBLIB403 Complete a range of cataloguing activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFS8 BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification