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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Review use of collections
   • Evaluate usage data as basis for collection policies, to reflect and predict client demands and changing needs
   • Source information on current and emerging trends and formats relevant to customer needs in relation to collections
2. Apply information about collection strategies and policies
   • Interpret and apply elements of collection management policies in libraries and information services organisations
   • Research contemporary practice and policy issues affecting collection management
   • Investigate emerging trends and technologies, including trends in publishing and their potential for providing access to resources
   • Source information about supply options for library resources
   • Contribute to development of collection strategies and policies that meet organisational objectives and customer needs
3. Assist with selection, acquisition and disposal of materials
   • Develop proposals for selecting, acquiring and disposing of material
   • Assist in assessment of proposals according to organisational collection management policy
   • Establish and maintain processes to review collections in line with collection strategies and policies
   • Make recommendations on allocation of funds for acquisition of information resources
   • Use selection tools to develop details for acquisition of information resources
   • Follow organisational procedures for acquisition of information resources
   • Participate in weeding and disposal of materials according to established policies and practices
   • Participate in review of acquisition procedures and make recommendations for improvements
4. Monitor contractor performance
   • Monitor performance of contractors engaged to provide outsourced services
   • Integrate performance of contractors in selection and acquisition process
   • Refer issues to relevant personnel

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse usage data

apply knowledge of collection strategies and policies that address requirements and constraints in specific workplace contexts

make acquisition and disposal recommendations based on detailed analysis

develop recommendations that address selection criteria for a variety of collections and formats

demonstrate the ability to monitor the performance of contractors.

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:

analyse current and emerging trends in relation to libraries and publishing

review selection, acquisition and de-selection processes and procedures

identify and analyse issues that impact collection management, such as:

Copyright Act

statements on free access to information

UNESCO's Public Library Manifesto

Archives Act

review collection management policies and processes for selecting, weeding and stocktaking

discuss, in-depth, information services trends and practices.

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