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Process and maintain information resources

Process and maintain information resources

Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB205C
State Code
D1780
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 ensure consistent organisation and maintenance of information, materials and equipment (both print-based and electronic). No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Process information resources
  • 1.1 Label and protect information resources appropriately and apply security measures, in accordance with procedures
  • 1.2 Make suggestions for processing and storage taking into account the expected life, use of, and demand for the material
  • 1.3 Accurately record and process details of information resources in accordance with organisational procedures and processing systems
  • 1.4 Promptly identify problems with processing system or procedures and report to relevant personnel
2 Arrange resources to facilitate access
  • 2.1 Check and organise information resources promptly for appropriate arrangement or classification
  • 2.2 Correctly and tidily shelve printed resources in accordance with the required classification order
  • 2.3 Arrange non-printed resources in accordance with the required classification systems
  • 2.4 Regularly check resources for correct arrangement and promptly detect missing or damaged material
  • 2.5 Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of resources
  • 2.6 Move and transfer material using correct procedures when required, including electronic material
  • 2.7 Follow safety procedures, including safe manual handling techniques when arranging material
print
electronic, e.g. CD-ROMs, toys, videos, cassettes
equipment, e.g. audio-visual hardware and items, computers and printers
displays

standard classification schemes, e.g. Dewey, Library of Congress
standard book numbering schemes, e.g. Cutter-Sanborn or author/title marks
other common arrangements, e.g. by size, format, class, genre
specialist classifications or arrangements

wear and tear
vandalism
water
smoke
pest infestation damage
desensitisation

replacing pages
repairing pages
strengthening spines

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

ability to correctly process and arrange information resources in accordance with established procedures (both print and electronic)
broad knowledge of classification systems and techniques for processing and arranging information resources
practical demonstration of skill to process and arrange information resources (both print and electronic).

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

use of industry current equipment and classification systems
access to information resources to be processed/arranged
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
direct observation of the candidate undertaking processing activities
review of resources processed/arranged by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of classification systems and procedures.

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

BSBCMN108A Develop keyboard skills
BSBCMN205A Use business technology.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C1472 CULLB203A Develop own information literacy skills Unit of competency
C7134 CULLB205B Process and maintain information resources Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9428 CULINS301A Process and maintain information resources Unit of competency