Assessor Resource

BSBLIB513
Monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements for collections held by Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums.

It applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring the organisation’s compliance with copyright and licence requirements regarding collections held in Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums, and who operate autonomously but in consultation with other colleagues and broader stakeholders.

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 Ensure compliance with copyright legislation

1.1 Research information sources to keep abreast of information about copyright relevant to libraries and cultural institutions

1.2 Review organisational procedures to ensure consistency with copyright obligations and organisational policy

1.3 Identify gaps in procedures to be addressed, and take action accordingly

1.4 Seek specialist advice as required

1.5 Advise relevant personnel about legal and economic implications of copyright infringement and other legislative obligations

2 Monitor licences for digital rights management

2.1 Identify materials within organisations that require licences

2.2 Research organisational protocols regarding licences and implications for digital rights management

2.3 Source information regarding licence agreements between own organisation and vendors of electronic resources

2.4 Explain to customers responsibilities in relation to licence and digital rights management

3 Assess risks associated with private support by sponsors and donors

3.1 Review organisational procedures for accepting donations and sponsorship and culturally sensitive material to ensure consistency with organisational policy

3.2 Identify copyright and licence risks associated with these practices

3.3 Provide advice about identified risks to relevant personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

source information about copyright relevant to an organisation

thoroughly review policies, procedures and licences to ensure compliance with legislation

conscientiously follow procedures to minimise risk of infringements of copyright and licence conditions.

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 relevant copyright and licensing laws and regulations relating to an organisation

explain digital preservation

outline licensing and role of collecting societies

explain open source copyright licences

identify organisational policies, protocols and procedures on copyright and licences

outline principal features of the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth) and Copyright Regulations 1969 and how they are applicable

explain the rights of copyright owners, including digital rights management

identify sources of information and advice on copyright

explain protocols for handling culturally sensitive material, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material.

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

relevant legislation and regulations

organisational policies and procedures

agreements and licences

computer resources for review of policies and procedures.

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 Ensure compliance with copyright legislation

1.1 Research information sources to keep abreast of information about copyright relevant to libraries and cultural institutions

1.2 Review organisational procedures to ensure consistency with copyright obligations and organisational policy

1.3 Identify gaps in procedures to be addressed, and take action accordingly

1.4 Seek specialist advice as required

1.5 Advise relevant personnel about legal and economic implications of copyright infringement and other legislative obligations

2 Monitor licences for digital rights management

2.1 Identify materials within organisations that require licences

2.2 Research organisational protocols regarding licences and implications for digital rights management

2.3 Source information regarding licence agreements between own organisation and vendors of electronic resources

2.4 Explain to customers responsibilities in relation to licence and digital rights management

3 Assess risks associated with private support by sponsors and donors

3.1 Review organisational procedures for accepting donations and sponsorship and culturally sensitive material to ensure consistency with organisational policy

3.2 Identify copyright and licence risks associated with these practices

3.3 Provide advice about identified risks to relevant personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

source information about copyright relevant to an organisation

thoroughly review policies, procedures and licences to ensure compliance with legislation

conscientiously follow procedures to minimise risk of infringements of copyright and licence conditions.

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 relevant copyright and licensing laws and regulations relating to an organisation

explain digital preservation

outline licensing and role of collecting societies

explain open source copyright licences

identify organisational policies, protocols and procedures on copyright and licences

outline principal features of the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth) and Copyright Regulations 1969 and how they are applicable

explain the rights of copyright owners, including digital rights management

identify sources of information and advice on copyright

explain protocols for handling culturally sensitive material, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material.

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

relevant legislation and regulations

organisational policies and procedures

agreements and licences

computer resources for review of policies and procedures.

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
Research information sources to keep abreast of information about copyright relevant to libraries and cultural institutions 
Review organisational procedures to ensure consistency with copyright obligations and organisational policy 
Identify gaps in procedures to be addressed, and take action accordingly 
Seek specialist advice as required 
Advise relevant personnel about legal and economic implications of copyright infringement and other legislative obligations 
Identify materials within organisations that require licences 
Research organisational protocols regarding licences and implications for digital rights management 
Source information regarding licence agreements between own organisation and vendors of electronic resources 
Explain to customers responsibilities in relation to licence and digital rights management 
Review organisational procedures for accepting donations and sponsorship and culturally sensitive material to ensure consistency with organisational policy 
Identify copyright and licence risks associated with these practices 
Provide advice about identified risks to relevant personnel 

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