Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBLIB306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Process and maintain information resources

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLIB306 - Process and maintain information resources
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to locate, check, record, store and maintain audiovisual, digital and print-based information.It applies to individuals working in a library and information services context who are responsible for processing and maintaining information resources, generally under supervision and within established procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Information Services field of work and include access to:

industry-current equipment and classification systems

information resources to be processed and maintained

relevant policy and procedures documents

special purpose tools, equipment, material

relevant industry software packages.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Undertake information processing tasks
  • Label and protect information resources appropriately and apply security measures
  • Check outsourced shelf-ready items for processing according to organisational procedures
  • Make suggestions for processing and storage, taking into account the expected life, use of, and demand for resources
  • Record and process details of information resources according to organisational procedures and processing systems
  • Promptly identify problems with processing systems and procedures and report to relevant personnel
       
Element: Arrange resources to facilitate access
  • Check and organise information resources promptly for appropriate arrangement or classification
  • Shelve printed resources according to required classification order and organisational requirements
  • Arrange nonprinted resources according to required classification systems
  • Follow safety procedures, including safe manual-handling techniques when handling resources
       
Element: Monitor resources
  • Regularly check resources for correct arrangement and promptly report missing or damaged resources
  • Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of damaged resources and refer unresolved repairs to supervisor
  • Move and transfer resources using procedures as required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Undertake information processing tasks

1.1 Label and protect information resources appropriately and apply security measures

1.2 Check outsourced shelf-ready items for processing according to organisational procedures

1.3 Make suggestions for processing and storage, taking into account the expected life, use of, and demand for resources

1.4 Record and process details of information resources according to organisational procedures and processing systems

1.5 Promptly identify problems with processing systems and procedures and report to relevant personnel

2 Arrange resources to facilitate access

2.1 Check and organise information resources promptly for appropriate arrangement or classification

2.2 Shelve printed resources according to required classification order and organisational requirements

2.3 Arrange nonprinted resources according to required classification systems

2.4 Follow safety procedures, including safe manual-handling techniques when handling resources

3 Monitor resources

3.1 Regularly check resources for correct arrangement and promptly report missing or damaged resources

3.2 Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of damaged resources and refer unresolved repairs to supervisor

3.3 Move and transfer resources using procedures as required

Evidence of the ability to:

process and maintain a broad range of print, audiovisual and multimedia information resources according to established procedures

apply a broad knowledge of classification systems and techniques for processing and maintaining information resources.

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

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

describe standard methods of organising and arranging materials, equipment and information, including:

arrangements designed to facilitate access to materials and information

common classification systems and formats

discuss basic information technology security procedures

identify and interpret organisational policies and procedures regarding processing, repair, maintenance, and disposal or replacement of damaged items

describe a range of protective and security devices for materials in different formats

identify work health and safety requirements

identify safe manual-handling techniques

describe types of damage and deterioration for print and electronic information, and different protection and storage options.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Undertake information processing tasks

1.1 Label and protect information resources appropriately and apply security measures

1.2 Check outsourced shelf-ready items for processing according to organisational procedures

1.3 Make suggestions for processing and storage, taking into account the expected life, use of, and demand for resources

1.4 Record and process details of information resources according to organisational procedures and processing systems

1.5 Promptly identify problems with processing systems and procedures and report to relevant personnel

2 Arrange resources to facilitate access

2.1 Check and organise information resources promptly for appropriate arrangement or classification

2.2 Shelve printed resources according to required classification order and organisational requirements

2.3 Arrange nonprinted resources according to required classification systems

2.4 Follow safety procedures, including safe manual-handling techniques when handling resources

3 Monitor resources

3.1 Regularly check resources for correct arrangement and promptly report missing or damaged resources

3.2 Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of damaged resources and refer unresolved repairs to supervisor

3.3 Move and transfer resources using procedures as required

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Label and protect information resources appropriately and apply security measures 
Check outsourced shelf-ready items for processing according to organisational procedures 
Make suggestions for processing and storage, taking into account the expected life, use of, and demand for resources 
Record and process details of information resources according to organisational procedures and processing systems 
Promptly identify problems with processing systems and procedures and report to relevant personnel 
Check and organise information resources promptly for appropriate arrangement or classification 
Shelve printed resources according to required classification order and organisational requirements 
Arrange nonprinted resources according to required classification systems 
Follow safety procedures, including safe manual-handling techniques when handling resources 
Regularly check resources for correct arrangement and promptly report missing or damaged resources 
Undertake basic maintenance and minor repairs of damaged resources and refer unresolved repairs to supervisor 
Move and transfer resources using procedures as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBLIB306 - Process and maintain information resources
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