Assessor Resource

CULLB708C
Manage information access

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals working in any information services context who are responsible for developing information access policies at a strategic level. This includes a strong co-operative focus and recognition of broader national initiatives and standards. Work is undertaken autonomously, usually by those with management responsibility.

Information services contexts may include public, corporate or institutional libraries, record management units, government departments or community advisory organisations.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to monitor and evaluate customer information needs, and to develop and implement appropriate access policies within the organisation.

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:

ability to develop and implement strategies for enhanced information access in a specific workplace/organisational context

comprehensive knowledge of the organisation's goals, objectives, directions and current services

comprehensive knowledge of external factors and trends that currently impact on information access

practical demonstration of skills through the development and implementation of access strategies for a specific workplace context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

involvement of and interaction with others to reflect the communication and collaboration aspects of this unit

assessment is conducted over time to reflect the ongoing monitoring and implementation aspects of this unit

access to organisational strategic plans and relevant policies and procedures manuals

access to resources required for conducting evaluation of customer requirements.

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 policies and strategies developed by the candidate

review of reports prepared by the candidate detailing processes undertaken to develop and implement policies, challenges faced and lessons learned for the future.

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

CULLB508C Monitor and enhance information access

BSBFLM507B Manage quality customer service

BSBFLM509B Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBFLM510B Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

planning and organisational skills at a strategic level to develop, manage and maintain potentially complex policies

problem-solving skills to evaluate and address a wide range of strategic challenges around information access

communication skills to establish and maintain a wide range of professional relationships and to initiate and manage internal and external consultations

literacy skills to interpret and communicate complex concepts

numeracy skills to evaluate and develop budgetary figures.

Required knowledge

strategic issues, including internal and external factors that impact on the strategic direction of the organisation, and ways in which access strategies and policies integrate with other organisational objectives and strategies

current technological developments and options for new systems in the library/information services sector

technical and technical support issues for consideration when introducing new systems

evaluation strategies in relation to current information access arrangements

internal and external consultation strategies that underpin policy development for information access

strategic planning techniques and processes

current industry trends, networks and co-operative approaches, including national initiatives

occupational health and safety issues, requirements and legislation in relation to the introduction of new systems or services

legal framework in which the organisation operates and its impact on the introduction of new systems and services in a library/information services context

cultural considerations for the development of information access policies.

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.

Mechanisms to maintain data may include:

electronic counting

surveys

community consultation

informal observation

interviews

focus groups

Organisation's directions, plans and priorities may relate to:

strategic objectives

objectives for particular customer groups

financial targets

community development

collection development

Policies and strategies may relate to many complicated matters involving:

access to information in a complex and changing environment e.g. access arrangements, local and other network access provision etc.

the organisation's response to electronic publishing, such as electronic journals distributed via telecommunications networks and not by conventional methods

organisation's response to electronic access to information e.g. the 'virtual library'

Resource implications may include:

training needs

hardware

software

licensing and other legal and ethical issues

subscriptions

telecommunications and other costs

customer education and training needs

support provision

Technological and other trends may include:

availability of new hardware/software

change in nature of customer usage patterns

change in nature of customer profile

economic issues

political and social issues

Opportunities for maximum input from staff may include:

workshops/seminars

informal consultation

surveys

staff meetings

staff working parties to address particular issues

Co-operative activities may include:

development of public programs with other providers

electronic sharing of information

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Observation Checklist

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