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BSBLIB402
Consolidate and maintain industry knowledge

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and apply knowledge of library and information services and/or the cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries, and maintain its currency.

It applies to individuals who are working in or seeking work in organisations providing library and information services and/or galleries and museums, and who work autonomously according to established procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Undertake industry research

1.1 Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices

1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities

1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations

1.4 Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies

2 Source and apply information about trends

2.1 Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry

2.2 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace

2.3 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions

2.4 Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format

2.5 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues

3 Research industry structures and operations

3.1 Source information about different industry structures and operations

3.2 Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision

3.3 Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors

3.4 Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors

Evidence of the ability to:

source, assess and evaluate a range of information for the relevant industry sector

explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery

recognise legislation relevant to the workplace and ethical issues

identify major industry trends and technology developments

identify a career path.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify sources of information on library and information services and/or cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries

outline historical development of relevant industry sectors

explain underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the relevant industry sectors

identify legislation and ethical practices impacting the relevant industry sectors

outline career opportunities and career pathways in the relevant industry sectors

discuss current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present

explain the nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies

discuss employee and employer obligations.

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

current sources of industry information

appropriate technology to undertake research and prepare documents.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Undertake industry research

1.1 Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices

1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities

1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations

1.4 Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies

2 Source and apply information about trends

2.1 Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry

2.2 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace

2.3 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions

2.4 Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format

2.5 Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues

3 Research industry structures and operations

3.1 Source information about different industry structures and operations

3.2 Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision

3.3 Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors

3.4 Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors

Evidence of the ability to:

source, assess and evaluate a range of information for the relevant industry sector

explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery

recognise legislation relevant to the workplace and ethical issues

identify major industry trends and technology developments

identify a career path.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify sources of information on library and information services and/or cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries

outline historical development of relevant industry sectors

explain underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the relevant industry sectors

identify legislation and ethical practices impacting the relevant industry sectors

outline career opportunities and career pathways in the relevant industry sectors

discuss current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present

explain the nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies

discuss employee and employer obligations.

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

current sources of industry information

appropriate technology to undertake research and prepare documents.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices 
Collect information on the role and significance of information or cultural industries to local communities 
Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations 
Consolidate understanding of the roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies 
Source and monitor information about key issues and trends and investigate their impact on the industry 
Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace 
Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions 
Organise and store collected information in an easily accessible format 
Discuss and share information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies with colleagues 
Source information about different industry structures and operations 
Analyse underpinning philosophies and funding models of different industry sectors and link to service provision 
Identify and source information about legislation that affects relevant industry sectors 
Review information on professional ethics and codes of practice for relevant industry sectors 

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