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Manage collection development

Manage collection development

Unit of competency
National Code
CULLB605C
State Code
D1793
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
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to evaluate and review the use of collections, to develop and maintain policies, and to manage processes for the selection, acquisition and disposal of materials.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate and review use of the collection
  • 1.1 Develop mechanisms for the acquisition and maintenance of data on collection use and reasons for demand/lack of demand
  • 1.2 Evaluate and review usage data as the basis for collection policies which reflect and anticipate customer demands and changing needs
2 Develop collection strategies and policies
  • 2.1 Develop collection strategies and policies which reflect the organisation's directions and strategies, and awareness of relevant constraints, including cultural considerations
  • 2.2 Consult with key stakeholders in relation to collection strategies and policies
  • 2.3 Develop collection strategies and policies which incorporate an appropriate mix of in-house collection and access to information from remote sources
  • 2.4 Integrate current and emerging industry trends into collection strategies
  • 2.5 Ensure collection strategies and policies reflect evaluation of the collection use, availability of alternative formats for information and potential resource sharing
  • 2.6 Integrate the potential for appropriate co-operative projects with other information providers into strategies and policies
3 Manage selection, acquisition and disposal of materials
  • 3.1 Establish and monitor processes to coordinate and control the selection, acquisition and disposal of materials in accordance with policies
  • 3.2 Assess resource implications of selection and communicate to the appropriate staff
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain processes to reviewthe collection in line with collection strategies and policies
  • 3.4 Initiate appropriate collaborative or cooperative projects to benefit the organisation's customers
informal feedback from customers and other staff
surveys and other investigations
regular review of collection against organisational objectives
community consultations
interviews
analysis of collection usage

information provider's priorities
legislative requirements
ethical considerations
intellectual property issues
licensing and other legal agreements
finances
economics of alternative forms of, and access to, information
care and maintenance capability
cultural protocols

customers/community
other information providers
boards of management
local councils
information specialists

changes in usage patterns
change in customer profile
technological developments
economic trends

related organisations
other libraries and information agencies in Australia and overseas
providers of networked information
other commercial vendors

review of organisational policies and procedures manuals
review of strategic plans
conspectus procedures
quality assurance processes, e.g. customer feedback, organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

practical demonstration of skills through the development of collection policies and strategies, addressing requirements and constraints for a specific workplace context
in-depth knowledge of information services practices and trends.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals
access to a collection for which management strategies and policies may be developed.

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 strategies and policies developed by the candidate to meet a specific workplace need
evaluation of strategies and policies developed by the candidate adapted to different context sand situations.

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

CULLB509C Select and acquire information materials.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7147 CULLB605B Manage collection development Unit of competency
C1523 CULLB708A Manage information access Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D9412 CULICM601A Contribute to collection management Unit of competency
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