Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:37 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Promote literature and reading

Promote literature and reading

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB507
State Code
AWG00
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
View on TGA
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
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.It 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 literacy, literature and reading and its importance for an informed society
  • 1.2 Recognise reading levels and tastes of different customer groups
  • 1.3 Maintain a record of key types of publications that provide information about literature
  • 1.4 Source independent, print and electronic publisher reviews about literature
  • 1.5 Use recognised classification systems to physically locate literary works and literary information
  • 1.6 Update own knowledge of a broad range of literary works, publishing trends and formats
  • 1.7 Share information collected on literary works, publishing 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, including using current or emerging technologies
  • 2.3 Interview and provide advice to customers to meet their literature and reading needs
  • 2.4 Source information to meet customer literature requests
  • 2.5 Identify and assess strategies used by organisations to promote reading, and adapt as appropriate for the organisation
  • 2.6 Recommend purchase of literary works and literary information based on customer requests and analysis of reviews
3 Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of strategies to promote literature and reading
  • 3.1 Analyse usage data to determine effectiveness of strategies
  • 3.2 Track solicited and unsolicited feedback to the organisation regarding literature collections
  • 3.3 Recommend changes to strategies in response to evaluation feedback
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9417 CULINL501A Promote literature and reading Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCG06 BSBINS509 Promote literature and reading Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ4 BSB52115 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification