Assessor Resource

CULLB005B
Search databases

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to individuals who undertake regular database searches as part of their information services role. The unit focuses on knowledge of the different types of databases available to the information services provider and the skills to use different searching strategies to meet customer information needs. Work is completed under general supervision.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to search and retrieve information from a range of databases.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Nil

Employability Skills

The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.



Evidence Required

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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

knowledge of the type of scope of databases available to the information services provider

correct use of searching techniques to source information in response to various needs

practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems and equipment

demonstration of skills in response to multiple and varied information needs/requests.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to technology/databases to support information searching.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

direct observation of the candidate using systems to retrieve information

evaluation of appropriateness of information sourced in response to different needs

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of databases and different searching techniques.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CULLB401C Assist customers to access information

CULLB203C Develop and use information literacy skills

other information technology units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

problem-solving skills to develop alternative search processes or methods when information cannot be found

technology skills to use current industry database systems

literacy skills to interpret a wide range of information and ideas

numeracy skills to work with the numeric features of databases.

Required knowledge

role of databases in the context of the information services industry

scope and type of databases available to the information services provider

features of commonly used databases, including bibliographic information, downloadable records, in-print status and current prices

database searching techniques and procedures

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that impact on use of information from databases.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

The range of databases available is potentially vast but may include:

Kinetica

Global Books in Print

Bookfinder

Integrated Library Management Systems, e.g. Millennium

Information services providers may include:

libraries (public, private, corporate, school, university etc.)

museums, galleries and archives

record management units

government departments, agencies or shopfronts

business and financial information units

information units within a parent organisation

community advisory organisations or bureaus

Search techniques may include:

Boolean operators

truncation

use of different access points

key words

limiting by date or format

ISBN or ISSN

Features of databases may include:

bibliographic information

downloading of bibliographic and other records

in-print status

current prices

Formats for presentation of information may be:

electronic

print-based

verbal

diagrammatic

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Observation Checklist

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