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Unit of competency details

BSBLIB202 - Process information resource orders (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by BSBINS203 - Assist with circulation services 18/Oct/2020
Supersedes and is equivalent to CULINS202A - Process information resource ordersUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages Unit moved from Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package to Business Services Training Package. 13/Jan/2016

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 14/Jan/2016


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091301 Librarianship And Information Management  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 091301 Librarianship And Information Management  24/Jun/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, order and receive orders for information resources according to organisational acquisition procedures.

It applies to individuals undertaking straightforward administrative and organisational functions in a library or information services context, generally under supervision, within established procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Library – Information Services

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Determine ordering requirements

1.1 Search for and verify bibliographic details for requested information resources within required timeframes

1.2 Check availability and estimated cost of requested information resources

1.3 Select suppliers according to organisational guidelines

1.4 Check supplier performance to inform selection, and report performance problems to appropriate colleagues

2 Order information resources

2.1 Create and despatch order records according to organisational procedures

2.2 Prioritise urgent orders and action to expedite receipt

2.3 Check progress of orders and take appropriate follow-up action where necessary

2.4 Update records of ordered material to reflect changes in availability or price according to organisational procedure

2.5 Refer problems with processing orders to appropriate personnel as required

3 Receive information resources

3.1 Accept materials and complete checking processes against invoice and order details

3.2 Process invoices for payment or raise queries with suppliers

3.3 Follow organisational procedures when making claims to suppliers for missing, damaged or incorrect material

3.4 Record details of material received according to organisational procedures

3.5 Complete physical processing tasks for received items as required

3.6 Sort received items in priority order ready for cataloguing

3.7 Update relevant records and note irregularities

Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7

  • Identifies and interprets relevant information and ideas within familiar contexts such as the checking process and interpreting order information

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.4, 3.7

  • Conveys intended meaning on familiar topics for a limited range of purposes and audiences, such as completing order information and corresponding with colleagues and suppliers

Oral Communication

1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3

  • Interacts effectively in verbal exchanges, using active listening and questioning to convey and clarify information

Numeracy

1.2, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1-3.4, 3.7

  • Performs basic mathematical calculations to interpret orders and invoices and other numeric data

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 3.4

  • Understands roles and responsibilities and follows workplace procedures
  • Seeks clarification or assistance when required
  • Completes work activities in a timely fashion

Interact with others

1.4, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3

  • Uses a limited range of accepted practices for communicating in a work environment

Get the work done

1.1, 1.4, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.5-3.7

  • Plans and implements routine tasks and workload making limited decisions on sequencing and timing
  • Makes low-impact decisions around immediate, clearly defined tasks
  • Automatically implements standard procedures for routine decisions in response to familiar problems
  • Uses digital technology for basic reading, recording and searching information, and for communications following routine procedures

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBLIB202 Process information resource orders

CULINS202A Process information resource orders

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Unit moved from Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package to Business Services Training Package.

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

  • accurately process orders for information resources
  • apply knowledge of bibliographic and catalogue record components to determine order requirements
  • process multiple orders for different types of resources
  • work within realistic industry time constraints.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

  • explain how to interpret organisational procedures, including systems for determining availability of resources
  • describe a range of available print and electronic information resources
  • describe typical ordering processes and systems used by information services providers.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Information Services field of work and include access to:

  • use of industry-current ordering systems and databases
  • access to relevant policies and procedures documents, including:
  • automated resource ordering systems
  • special purpose tools, equipment, materials
  • relevant industry software packages.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10