Unit of competency Outline

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Use cataloguing tools

Use cataloguing tools

Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB302C
State Code
D1782
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/04/2004
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/09/2008
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
19/09/2008
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use established cataloguing tools and rules at an introductory level. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Select cataloguing tools
  • 1.1 Identify and access sources of cataloguing rules and tools in consultation with colleagues
  • 1.2 Correctly interpret cataloguing rules and tools and their application
  • 1.3 Evaluate the relevance of different cataloguing tools to particular areas of work
  • 1.4 Select appropriate cataloguing tools to complete specific work activities
2 Apply cataloguing tools
  • 2.1 Follow cataloguing rules correctly in the creation of entries/records
  • 2.2 Check records/entries for accuracy
ISBD
AACR2
USMARC

basic copy cataloguing
searching catalogues
construction of basic ISBD entry
basic MARC coding

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

general knowledge and accurate application of cataloguing tools and rules
knowledge of cataloguing entries and their components
practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems/technologies/conventions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to current cataloguing rules, technologies and systems
access to relevant policies and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
evaluation of entries/records constructed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cataloguing rules and procedures.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CULLB401C Assist customers to access information
CULLB203C Develop and use information literacy skills.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C1511 CULLB602A Evaluate and extend own information literacy skills in working with clients Unit of competency
C7136 CULLB302B Use cataloguing tools Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9419 CULINM301A Use established cataloguing tools Unit of competency