Assessment Requirements for BSBLIB407 Search library and information databases

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for BSBLIB407 Search library and information databases

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:

analyse and evaluate a range of databases

adopt appropriate search techniques to source information in response to a range of customer needs

use current industry systems and equipment efficiently and effectively

respond effectively and appropriately to multiple and varied information requests.

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:

describe role of databases in context of the information services industry

describe scope and type of databases available to information services providers

define features of commonly used databases, including:

bibliographic information

downloadable records

inprint status

current prices

describe differences between database and internet searching

compare and contrast several database searching techniques and procedures

identify relevant copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation relevant to the use of information from databases.

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:

technology and databases to support information searching

special purpose tools, equipment, materials and 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