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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select cataloguing tools
   • Access sources of cataloguing rules and tools relevant to organisation
   • Develop an understanding of basic components and structure of bibliographic records
   • Identify relevance of different cataloguing tools to particular areas of work
   • Select appropriate cataloguing tools to complete specific work activities
2. Search and retrieve bibliographic records
   • Search online catalogues to determine availability of existing bibliographic records in local system
   • Search other library catalogues or external databases to locate suitable bibliographic records
   • Retrieve and download suitable bibliographic records to local system
3. Apply cataloguing standards
   • Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards
   • Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

apply general knowledge of cataloguing tools and standards to work activities

demonstrate an understanding of cataloguing entries and components to search and retrieve records

use current industry systems, technologies and conventions.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify principal cataloguing tools used in libraries and information services in Australia endorsed by the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC)

describe application of tools to different areas of work

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

explain basic components and structure of bibliographic records, including descriptive cataloguing records and machine readable cataloguing (marc) formats

describe commonly used classification and subject heading schemes.

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