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 collection needs to accession and de-accession collection material for galleries and collection bodies.
It applies to individuals who possess specialised knowledge, have a degree of autonomy and are responsible for managing all aspects of collections development.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Library – Collection Management
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 collection needs |
1.1 Review collection material against organisational objectives and collection requirements 1.2 Determine priorities in consultation with key stakeholders |
2 Assess collection material to be accessioned |
2.1 Use options to identify material that could be accessioned to meet collection needs 2.2 Assess key internal and external factors that impact options 2.3 Obtain expert advice on material and its relevance to collections 2.4 Assess potential material for significance and relevance to collections according to organisational collection management policies 2.5 Examine records to establish provenance and confirm significance 2.6 Identify resources required for accessioning collection material 2.7 Develop recommendations for accessioning collection material according to collection needs |
3 Coordinate accessioning of collection material |
3.1 Seek approval for accessioning collection material 3.2 Establish clear conditions for accessioning collection material according to organisational procedures and guidelines 3.3 Organise appropriate resources to accession collection material according to approval and conditions 3.4 Comply with legal, ethical and financial requirements and cultural protocols in the accession process 3.5 Negotiate terms and organise transfer of rights according to organisational procedures 3.6 Document agreements and terms according to organisational procedures and guidelines |
4 Coordinate de-accessioning of collection material |
4.1 Identify material to be de-accessioned from collections 4.2 Consult with experts on the material to determine impact of de-accessioning on the collection 4.3 Select options to de-accession material 4.4 Develop and implement recommendations for de-accessioning collection material according to organisational policies and strategies |
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, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4-2.6, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1 |
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Writing |
1.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.3, 3.5, 4.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.2, 2.3, 2.7. 3.1, 3.5. 3.6, 4.2 |
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Numeracy |
3.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 2.4, 3.2-3.6, 4.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 2.3, 2.7. 3.1, 3.5. 3.6, 4.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.7, 3.1-3.3, 4.1-4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBLIB502 Manage the development of collections |
CULCNM503A Manage the development of collections |
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