Unit of competency Outline
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Analyse and describe specialist/complex material
Analyse and describe specialist/complex material
Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB701C
CULLB701C
State Code
D1794
D1794
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply creative, whole systems thinking to cataloguing, classification, indexing, abstracting or otherwise describing specialist and complex material.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Analyse specialist/complex material
- 1.1 Use methods of description for specialist/complex material which reflect understanding of the principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and needs of the customer group/s
- 1.2 Conduct material analysis in a manner which reflects in-depth knowledge of customer needs, of the subject area and of the range of analysis and description methods that may be applied
- 1.3 Derive concepts from material analysis in a manner which reflects awareness of current industry practice, developments in the subject area and different analysis and description methods
- 1.4 Analyse material to meet any relevant industry standards, precedents and techniques
2 Describe specialist/complex material
- 2.1 Select terminology to represent concepts based on in-depth knowledge of suitable headings in the subject area, or new headings, in accordance with accepted industry practice
- 2.2 Establish authority files for new headings that are devised and maintained in accordance with accepted industry practice
- 2.3 Make appropriate decisions on description of material for which there are no precedents
- 2.4 Ensure descriptions meets all relevant industry standards
3 Contribute to enhancement of systems for describing material
- 3.1 Use knowledge of general developments in library/information services practice to contribute to enhancement of systems
- 3.2 Undertake expansion or enhancement of the organisation's systems for describing material or make recommendations to appropriate person/s
- 3.3 Ensure changes reflect awareness of changing customer needs and expectations in relation to particular material, and the organisation's directions and priorities
print, such as monographs and serials, textbooks, scientific journals, theses, technical works, newspapers, manuscripts, rare books or maps
non-print media such as photographs, music recording, art prints, computer software, material in electronic formats, internet, intranet and other network-based resources
in languages other than English
specialist and complex material that requires significant analysis, assessment, interpretation and judgement when describing for customer access
situations where subject categories are too specialised to be included in published and commonly used subject headings, and headings specific to the organisation's needs must be devised or adapted
situations where classification system and terms may need to be supplemented to reflect new fields of knowledge or changes in subject matter
cataloguing
classification
indexing and abstracting
non-print media such as photographs, music recording, art prints, computer software, material in electronic formats, internet, intranet and other network-based resources
in languages other than English
specialist and complex material that requires significant analysis, assessment, interpretation and judgement when describing for customer access
situations where subject categories are too specialised to be included in published and commonly used subject headings, and headings specific to the organisation's needs must be devised or adapted
situations where classification system and terms may need to be supplemented to reflect new fields of knowledge or changes in subject matter
cataloguing
classification
indexing and abstracting
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency
Evidence of the following is essential:
comprehensive knowledge and application of cataloguing and classification principles
comprehensive knowledge of the institution's goals, objectives and directions
ability to plan and carry out complex tasks
application of metadata knowledge to specialist and complex materials/resources
understanding of information systems data
practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems and tools to analyse and describe a range of specialist/complex material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to strategic plans and relevant policies and procedures manuals
use of current industry technologies, cataloguing and classification tools.
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 analysis and description techniques used by the candidate for a range of material that poses different challenges and issues
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate highlighting processes and rationale for the analysis and description process.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CULLB505C Analyse and describe information materials
CULLB506C Catalogue and classify material.
Evidence of the following is essential:
comprehensive knowledge and application of cataloguing and classification principles
comprehensive knowledge of the institution's goals, objectives and directions
ability to plan and carry out complex tasks
application of metadata knowledge to specialist and complex materials/resources
understanding of information systems data
practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems and tools to analyse and describe a range of specialist/complex material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to strategic plans and relevant policies and procedures manuals
use of current industry technologies, cataloguing and classification tools.
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 analysis and description techniques used by the candidate for a range of material that poses different challenges and issues
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate highlighting processes and rationale for the analysis and description process.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CULLB505C Analyse and describe information materials
CULLB506C Catalogue and classify material.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1479 | CULLB303A | Accession and process resources | Unit of competency |
| C7148 | CULLB701B | Analyse and describe specialist/complex material | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9425 | CULINM601A | Analyse and describe specialist and complex material | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C726 | CUL60104 | Advanced Diploma of Library-Information Services | Qualification |