Modification History
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This unit of competency first released with CUL11 Library, Information and Cultural Services Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements in relation to collections held by Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals responsible for monitoring the organisation’s compliance with copyright and licence requirements regarding collections held in Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums.
Work is undertaken autonomously but in consultation with other colleagues and wider stakeholders.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ensure compliance with copyright legislation |
1.1 Research information sources to keep abreast of information about copyright relevant to libraries and cultural institutions 1.2 Review organisational procedures to ensure consistency with copyright obligations and organisational policy 1.3 Identify gaps in procedures that need to be addressed and take action accordingly 1.4 Seek specialist advice as required 1.5 Advise relevant personnel about the legal and economic implications of copyright infringement and other legislative obligations |
2. Monitor licences for digital rights management |
2.1 Identify materials within organisations that require licences 2.2 Research organisational protocols regarding licences and implications for digital rights management 2.3 Source information regarding licence agreements between own organisation and vendors of electronic resources 2.4 Explain to customers responsibilities in relation to licence and digital rights management |
3. Assess risks associated with private support by sponsors and donors |
3.1 Review organisational procedures for accepting donations and sponsorship and culturally sensitive material to ensure consistency with organisational policy 3.2 Identify copyright and licence risks associated with these practices 3.3 Provide advice about identified risks to relevant personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication and teamwork skills to:
- share information with colleagues and customers on copyright and licence requirements
- work collaboratively with others
- initiative and enterprise skills to identify and recommend ways to manage risks to an organisation in relation to licences and digital rights management
- literacy skills to read, understand and interpret information, agreements and licence conditions
- planning and organising skills to collect, analyse and organise information about copyright and licences
- problem-solving skills to review procedures and provide advice on updating as required
- self-management skills to:
- prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
- follow organisational procedures
- technology skills to use computer systems for research purposes.
Required knowledge
- awareness of laws in the following areas:
- contract law as it relates to licences, including:
- agreement
- capacity to contract and formalities
- consideration
- intention to create legal relations
- freedom of information
- privacy, including user information and photographs
- Tax Ruling TR 2000/10 Income tax: public libraries, public museums and public art galleries
- digital preservation
- licensing and the role of collecting societies
- open source copyright licences
- organisational policies, protocols and procedures regarding copyright and licences
- principal features of the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth) and Copyright Regulations 1969 and how they apply to an organisation and library and archive exemptions
- rights of copyright owners, including digital rights management
- sources of information and advice on copyright
- protocols for handling culturally sensitive material, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups (consider the requirements of different age groups, clients with English as a second language, clients with disabilities, remote library users, etc.). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information sources may include: |
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Information about copyright may relate to: |
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Organisational procedures may relate to: |
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Copyright infringement relates to: |
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Licences may relate to: |
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Digital rights management may relate to: |
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Donations and sponsorship may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Risk management - Regulation, licensing and risk