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Develop and use information literacy skills

Develop and use information literacy skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB203C
State Code
D1779
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
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to conduct basic research and present information in response to an identified need. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source information
  • 1.1 Determine the nature of the information need, in accordance with work requirement and in consultation with relevant colleagues
  • 1.2 Accurately define the purpose, or required outcome, of the information search
  • 1.3 Identify a range of potentially appropriate sources of information
  • 1.4 Select and use appropriate information retrieval strategies
2 Assess information
  • 2.1 Review information and select content to suit specific needs
  • 2.2 Check the capacity of information retrieved to meet the required purpose, and take action accordingly
3 Prepare/present information
  • 3.1 Record information in line with organisational or user requirements
  • 3.2 Draft text, if required, including all appropriate information
  • 3.3 Express information within the text clearly, concisely and accurately
  • 3.4 Present information accurately in an appropriate context or format appropriate to the purpose and in accordance with required guidelines
4 Develop information literacy skills
  • 4.1 Assess information literacy needs against work requirements/planned career outcomes
  • 4.2 Take actions to develop own information literacy skills based on identified needs
printed references
media
internet
colleagues
product suppliers
lectures or presentations

level of formality
style of presentation
nature of audience
urgency of information need

reading current literature, including specialist journals and industry magazines
participating actively in relevant industry associations
participating in professional development and other learning opportunities
participating in, and contributing to, discussion through conferences, meetings, seminars, courses and journals
enhancing knowledge of current technologies

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to locate, evaluate and use relevant information in response to an identified need
ability to present information in a logical, well-organised and appropriate manner
active development of own information literacy skills
industry-realistic time lines and conditions for completion of tasks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

use of current information, data and information systems
access to information sources, including relevant technology.

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
project to research work-related topic and to deliver information sourced in a brief presentation
review of a simple report prepared by the candidate in response to a specified information need.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7133 CULLB203B Develop and use information literacy skills Unit of competency
C1472 CULLB203A Develop own information literacy skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9416 CULINL301A Develop and use information literacy skills Unit of competency