Assessment Requirements for BSBLIB305 Use established cataloguing tools

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Assessment Requirements for BSBLIB305 Use established cataloguing tools

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:

apply general knowledge of cataloguing tools and standards to work activities

demonstrate an understanding of cataloguing entries and components to search and retrieve records

use current industry systems, technologies and conventions.

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:

identify principal cataloguing tools used in libraries and information services in Australia endorsed by the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC)

describe application of tools to different areas of work

outline rationale behind cataloguing tools and systems in the broad library and information services context

explain basic components and structure of bibliographic records, including descriptive cataloguing records and machine readable cataloguing (marc) formats

describe commonly used classification and subject heading schemes.

Assessment Conditions

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

special purpose tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages

current cataloguing rules, technologies and systems

relevant policy and procedures documents.

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