Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Construct bibliographic descriptions

1.1 Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material

1.2 Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards

1.3 Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users

1.4 Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures

1.5 Create item of records and statement of holdings

2 Locate, retrieve and transfer bibliographic information and records

2.1 Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items

2.2 Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records

2.3 Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures

3 Edit bibliographic records

3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures

3.2 Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures

3.3 Add item to records and holdings statements

4 Provide cataloguing support

4.1 Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database

4.2 Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing

4.3 Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions

4.4 Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines

4.5 Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.3

• Interprets procedures and documents to inform actions and critically analyses texts to enable completion of tasks

Writing

1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.4, 4.5

• Translates technical information from source material into a meaningful form and communicates relationships between ideas and information in a style appropriate to audience and purpose

Oral Communication

4.4, 4.5

• Conveys information related to work tasks clearly and succinctly and derives relevant information through engagement with colleagues in work-related discussions

Numeracy

1.2, 1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.3, 4.5

• Extracts and applies mathematical information embedded in a range of tasks and texts

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.4

• Takes personal responsibility for following explicit and implicit policies, procedures and cataloguing standards
• Accepts responsibility and ownership for tasks and makes decisions on completion parameters and the need for coordination with others

Interact with others

4.4, 4.5

• Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.3, 4.1-4.5

• Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes
• Makes routine decisions based on implementation of standard procedures
• Applies analytical processes to resolve technical or conceptual problems
• Uses a range of digitally based technologies to access, extract and share relevant information to achieve required outcomes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBLIB403 Complete a range of cataloguing activities

CULINM401A Complete a range of cataloguing activities

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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