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

BSBLIB403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Complete a range of cataloguing activities

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBLIB403 - Complete a range of cataloguing activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design systems and structures related to copy and original descriptive cataloguing; to search, retrieve and edit material from existing records and to undertake general catalogue maintenance. This requires application of a sound knowledge of cataloguing standards and systems.It applies to individuals in information services organisations, working according to established procedures and guidelines, with minimal supervision, and with responsibility for maintaining catalogues, as well as for copy and original descriptive cataloguing. 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 Management field of work and include access to:

access to relevant policy and procedures documents

use of current industry cataloguing tools, systems and standards.

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: Construct bibliographic descriptions
  • Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material
  • Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards
  • Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users
  • Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures
  • Create item of records and statement of holdings
       
Element: Locate, retrieve and transfer bibliographic information and records
  • Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items
  • Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records
  • Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures
       
Element: Edit bibliographic records
  • Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures
  • Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures
  • Add item to records and holdings statements
       
Element: Provide cataloguing support
  • Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database
  • Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing
  • Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions
  • Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines
  • Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action
       


Evidence Required

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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 Construct bibliographic descriptions

1.1 Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material

1.2 Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards

1.3 Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users

1.4 Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures

1.5 Create item of records and statement of holdings

2 Locate, retrieve and transfer bibliographic information and records

2.1 Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items

2.2 Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records

2.3 Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures

3 Edit bibliographic records

3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures

3.2 Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures

3.3 Add item to records and holdings statements

4 Provide cataloguing support

4.1 Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database

4.2 Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing

4.3 Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions

4.4 Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines

4.5 Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action

Evidence of the ability to:

create, edit and maintain catalogue records accurately, and in the process demonstrate:

sound knowledge of bibliographic and catalogue record components

knowledge of cataloguing standards

use of current industry systems

complete activities within realistic workplace time constraints.

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:

reference cataloguing standards and systems used in Australian libraries endorsed by the Australian Committee on Cataloguing (ACOC)

apply commonly used automated cataloguing systems and shared cataloguing networks

analyse frequently occurring cataloguing problems

describe principles of bibliographic description and access

compare and contrast ways of preparing original and copy cataloguing records

describe procedures for maintaining cataloguing records

discuss copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that impact cataloguing.

Submission Requirements

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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 Construct bibliographic descriptions

1.1 Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material

1.2 Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards

1.3 Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users

1.4 Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures

1.5 Create item of records and statement of holdings

2 Locate, retrieve and transfer bibliographic information and records

2.1 Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items

2.2 Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records

2.3 Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures

3 Edit bibliographic records

3.1 Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures

3.2 Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures

3.3 Add item to records and holdings statements

4 Provide cataloguing support

4.1 Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database

4.2 Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing

4.3 Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions

4.4 Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines

4.5 Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Apply relevant national and international standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material 
Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards 
Ensure created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users 
Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures 
Create item of records and statement of holdings 
Search own cataloguing database to determine availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items 
Search external catalogues or databases to create copy catalogue records from suitable bibliographic records 
Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures 
Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures 
Edit downloaded records as necessary according to system and organisational procedures 
Add item to records and holdings statements 
Undertake appropriate catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database 
Apply national systems and standards to facilitate database searching and future cataloguing 
Use data from shelf lists and relevant statistics captured by automated systems to inform cataloguing decisions 
Advise relevant personnel on the need for new authority records as necessary and according to organisational guidelines 
Consult with relevant personnel regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take appropriate action 

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