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Develop and use information literacy skills

Develop and use information literacy skills

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBLIB304
State Code
AWG16
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
05/07/2016
Field of Education
091301 - Librarianship And Information Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to define, locate, select, evaluate and present information in response to identified needs.It applies to individuals employed in any capacity, as well as members of the wider community, as information literacy skills have broad application in all industries, as well as to life skills in general.At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source information to meet specific needs
  • 1.1 Determine exact nature of information needs
  • 1.2 Confirm purpose of outcomes required from information searches
  • 1.3 Identify range of potentially appropriate sources of information
  • 1.4 Use basic search strategies to locate relevant information
2 Evaluate information against needs
  • 2.1 Assess search results and located information and adjust search strategies as necessary
  • 2.2 Review search results and select relevant information to meet requirements
3 Prepare and present information to meet needs
  • 3.1 Prepare results of information searches according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Present information concisely and accurately in a context or format appropriate to purpose
  • 3.3 Meet agreed deadlines in relation to presentation of information
4 Develop own information literacy skills
  • 4.1 Evaluate own information literacy skills based on feedback from customers and colleagues
  • 4.2 Seek opportunities to develop own information literacy skills based on evaluation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9416 CULINL301A Develop and use information literacy skills Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCF47 BSBINS301 Develop and use information literacy skills Unit of competency