Unit of competency Outline

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Analyse and describe information resources

Analyse and describe information resources

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB508
State Code
AWG01
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 analyse and describe information resources in a range of formats so customers can easily retrieve information.It applies to individuals who possess significant technical skills and knowledge to analyse and describe information materials according to national and international standards. Work is undertaken autonomously, within established guidelines.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify description requirements
  • 1.1 Identify scope and likely use of resources
  • 1.2 Assess customer requirements and expectations, including special needs
  • 1.3 Determine appropriate type and structure of descriptions
2 Analyse resources
  • 2.1 Use analysis and description tools and standards, precedents and techniques appropriate to the nature of the resources, including indexes
  • 2.2 Analyse subject content of resources to clearly distinguish significant information from minor references
  • 2.3 Integrate established general concepts and principles of description and knowledge of relevant standards, authorities and legislations.
  • 2.4 Ensure concepts derived from analysis of resources are appropriate in context of the subject field
3 Describe resources and format descriptions
  • 3.1 Create descriptions that represent concepts appropriately and reflect the overall purpose and intended use of the description
  • 3.2 Conform format of description to general conventions
  • 3.3 Develop a reference structure of descriptors to display relationships to assist customers
  • 3.4 Enhance description to meet identified customer needs
4 Review description practices and procedures
  • 4.1 In consultation with colleagues, review description practices and procedures to ensure they take account of industry developments and meet customer needs
  • 4.2 Take appropriate action within scope of individual responsibility to enhance description practices and procedures
  • 4.3 Check descriptions regularly for internal consistency and compliance with established structure, rules and authorities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9422 CULINM501A Analyse and describe information resources Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCD79 BSBINS502 Coordinate data management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ4 BSB52115 Diploma of Library and Information Services Qualification