CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library-Information Services

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CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library_Information Services

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Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary

CUL40104 Certificate IV in Library/Information Services

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a library assistant who may provide leadership and guidance to others. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	creating catalogue descriptions delivering information sessions interpreting and completing workplace documentation responding to customer enquiries using industry and information networks
Teamwork	working collaboratively as a team member in a library/information service environment, including leading a team
Problem Solving	adjusting search mechanisms determining approach to conflicting information identifying and resolving cataloguing problems
Initiative and Enterprise	finding solutions to unusual information requests from customers
Planning and Organising	analysing complex information for relevance to customer needs prioritising cataloguing tasks
Self-management	acting responsibly within job role following workplace procedures including OHS organising one's own time effectively
Learning	conducting training presenting information to others; providing OHS information to work team taking responsibility for improving own work-related skills
Technology	developing and using databases updating web pages using search engines and automated systems

Packaging Rules

Core Units
Complete 10 core units: CULLB001B Develop and apply knowledge of the library/information services industry CULLB002B Obtain information from external and networked sources to meet customer needs CULLB005B Search databases CULLB302C Use cataloguing tools CULLB401C Assist customers to access information CULLB412C Undertake cataloguing activities CULLB602C Use, evaluate and extend own information literacy skills BSBFLM412A Promote team effectiveness CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures ICAU2006B Operate computing packages
Elective Units
Complete 6 other units with at least 3 from one or more of the following areas of the CUL04 Museum and Library/Information Services Training Package: Information Organisation and Management Library Customer Service Public Programs Preventive Conservation Multimedia Information and Computer Technology Recordkeeping Remaining units may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package. Appendix A provides guidance on suitable packaging levels for all Units of Competency. The total package of units must meet the requirements of the Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptor for a Certificate IV. In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the level of the qualification.

Notes on Certificate IV in Library/Information Services

This qualification is designed to reflect the role of individuals who apply a broad range of skills, including evaluation and planning, and who may provide leadership and guidance to others, with some responsibility for group outcomes.

The workplace context for this qualification will vary, and this context must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate units for a particular job at this level follows.

Library Assistant

CULLB003B Research and analyse information to meet customer needs

CULMS406C Deliver information, activities and events

BSBADM403A Develop and use complex databases

BSBCMN406A Maintain business technology

CUFMEM12A Update web pages

TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstrated work skills