Assessor Resource

CULLB302C
Use cataloguing tools

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to individuals working in an information services context who require a general understanding of the concept of bibliographic control. As such the unit underpins other cataloguing units. Work is generally undertaken under supervision.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use established cataloguing tools and rules at an introductory level.

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:

general knowledge and accurate application of cataloguing tools and rules

knowledge of cataloguing entries and their components

practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems/technologies/conventions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to current cataloguing rules, technologies and systems

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals.

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

evaluation of entries/records constructed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of cataloguing rules and procedures.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

technology skills to use current industry systems

literacy skills to interpret cataloguing rules

numeracy skills to use numerical aspects of cataloguing systems.

Required knowledge

cataloguing tools used in libraries/information services in Australia, including USMARC, MARC 21, LCSH, AACR2 and ISBD

application of tools to different areas of work

rationale behind cataloguing tools and systems in the broad library/information services context.

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.

Cataloguing tools used must include:

ISBD

AACR2

USMARC

Specific work activities may include:

basic copy cataloguing

searching catalogues

construction of basic ISBD entry

basic MARC coding

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Observation Checklist

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