Required skills
analytical skills to:
correlate similarities and differences between information and cultural services organisations
link philosophies, roles and funding
relate industry knowledge to workplace activities
communication skills to:
consult with relevant personnel
critique and discuss new trends and technologies
share information with colleagues
use industry and community networks as sources of information
learning skills to practise job interview techniques
literacy skills to:
develop and maintain currency of résumés
interpret professional ethics and codes of practice
read and understand information on given topics
write job application letters
research skills to access information relating to trends, emergent technologies, work opportunities and career planning in the relevant industry sector
self-management skills to:
follow workplace procedures
prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines
technology skills to access and download relevant information from the internet.
Required knowledge
sources of information on library and information services and/or the cultural industry sectors of museums and galleries
historical development of relevant industry sectors
underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the relevant industry sectors
legislation and ethical practices that impact on the relevant industry sectors, including privacy, child protection, copyright and intellectual property
career opportunities and career pathways in the relevant industry sectors
current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present
nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies
employee and employer obligations.