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Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures

Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACNM601
State Code
AWF54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
091303 - Curatorial Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, manage and evaluate procedures for the care, maintenance and preservation of collections. It involves the use of analytical, communication and planning skills, as well as knowledge of specific issues that apply to the care, maintenance, minimisation of risk and preservation of both print and electronic materials.It applies to individuals who work in leadership positions and who are responsible for the physical care of collections. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review and update maintenance and preservation procedures
  • 1.1 Assess care and maintenance needs of specific collections based on knowledge of requirements of different types of materials
  • 1.2 Assess the need for, and organise appropriate access to, specialist expertise
  • 1.3 Ensure that where applicable, preservation procedures comply with organisational digital preservation policy
  • 1.4 Review and update policies, systems and procedures for the care, maintenance and preservation of material, anticipating and responding to problems and challenges that may arise
  • 1.5 Incorporate organisational priorities and constraints when developing new and revising existing procedures
  • 1.6 Communicate maintenance and preservation procedures to relevant staff
2. Establish risk-management strategies and procedures
  • 2.1 Identify key risk factors for collections, including digital collections, and assess organisational capability to address risk
  • 2.2 Develop appropriate risk-management strategies to prevent or minimise loss or damage in key areas, including the digital environment
  • 2.3 Develop appropriate migration strategies to ensure preservation of data
  • 2.4 Implement strategies, anticipating and responding to problems and challenges that may arise
3. Evaluate effectiveness of collection maintenance and preservation procedures
  • 3.1 Instigate systems for regularly monitoring collection maintenance and preservation procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor procedures and their implementation to identify aspects needing attention
  • 3.3 Assess the application of safe and secure work practices and take action to address problems that arise
  • 3.4 Contribute to monitoring the collection development and digital preservation policies of the organisation
  • 3.5 Consult with colleagues on a regular basis to obtain feedback on maintenance and preservation procedures
  • 3.6 Use feedback and outcomes of regular monitoring of staff performance and activities to improve procedures and to identify opportunities for own professional development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9413 CULICM602A Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH40 CUACNM611 Manage collection maintenance and preservation procedures Unit of competency