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Elements and Performance Criteria

Select cataloguing tools
Search and retrieve bibliographic records
Apply cataloguing standards
- Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards
- Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills to work collaboratively with colleagues

literacy skills to interpret and follow cataloguing rules standards and procedures

numeracy skills to use numerical aspects of cataloguing systems

selfmanagement skills to

prioritise work tasks and meet deadlines

follow workplace procedures

technology skills to use current industry systems

Required knowledge

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

application of tools to different areas of work

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

basic components and structure of bibliographic records including descriptive cataloguing records and Machine Readable Cataloguing MARC formats

basic knowledge of commonly used classification and subject heading schemes

Evidence Required

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

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to

apply general knowledge of cataloguing tools and standards to work activities

demonstrate an understanding of cataloguing entries and components

use current industry systems technologies and conventions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to

current cataloguing rules technologies and systems

relevant policy and procedures documents

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 thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of copy catalogue records downloaded and edited by candidate

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of cataloguing rules and procedures

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular client groups consider the requirements of different age groups clients with English as a second language clients with disabilities remote library users etc

Guidance information for assessment

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

CULINSA Process and maintain information resources

CULINS301A Process and maintain information resources.

Range Statement

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.

Sources of cataloguing rules and tools may include:	Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR) cataloguers desktop International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) Libraries Australia Cataloguing standards MARC coding formats Resource Description and Access (RDA) toolkit Schools Cataloguing Information Service (SCIS) standard classification schemes, such as: Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Library of Congress Authorities (LCA) Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) standard subject heading systems, such as Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).
Basic components and structure of bibliographic records should include:	author cataloguing description edition Intentional Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) format MARC format for catalogue records material type notes fields physical description publication details resource identifiers, such as: International Standard Book Number (ISBN) International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) title and statement of responsibility.
Work activities may include:	basic copy cataloguing checking classification numbers checking downloaded records for accuracy checking subject headings maintaining and editing copy catalogue records retrieving and downloading bibliographic records searching online catalogues.
Consultingmay relate to:	checking correct bibliographic record has been downloaded checking edited copy catalogue record for accuracy checking correct procedures for cataloguing tasks.