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

BSBLIB407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Search library and information databases

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBLIB407 - Search library and information databases
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to search and analyse information from a range of bibliographic and full text databases, evaluate these against specific criteria, and then present this information to clients.It applies to individuals who undertake regular database searches as part of their information services role. Work is undertaken with limited supervision and according to organisational and system guidelines.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:

technology and databases to support information searching

special purpose tools, equipment, materials and 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: Identify and access databases
  • Assess range of databases available to information services providers
  • Differentiate between databases and internet websites as sources of information
  • Select appropriate databases to meet specific information needs
  • Use required procedures to access databases
  • Comply with copyright and licensing conditions relevant to use of databases
       
Element: Construct searches
  • Conduct database searches using a range of search techniques suited to information needs
  • Use and manipulate features of databases to construct effective searches and access required information
  • Consult online manuals and database search tips to refine or revise search strategies
       
Element: Present information
  • Evaluate search results to identify information that meets needs
  • Conduct further searches and evaluations and download as required
  • Present or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs
  • Prepare reference lists as required according to standard referencing styles
       


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 Identify and access databases

1.1 Assess range of databases available to information services providers

1.2 Differentiate between databases and internet websites as sources of information

1.3 Select appropriate databases to meet specific information needs

1.4 Use required procedures to access databases

1.5 Comply with copyright and licensing conditions relevant to use of databases

2 Construct searches

2.1 Conduct database searches using a range of search techniques suited to information needs

2.2 Use and manipulate features of databases to construct effective searches and access required information

2.3 Consult online manuals and database search tips to refine or revise search strategies

3 Present information

3.1 Evaluate search results to identify information that meets needs

3.2 Conduct further searches and evaluations and download as required

3.3 Present or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs

3.4 Prepare reference lists as required according to standard referencing styles

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse and evaluate a range of databases

adopt appropriate search techniques to source information in response to a range of customer needs

use current industry systems and equipment efficiently and effectively

respond effectively and appropriately to multiple and varied information requests.

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 role of databases in context of the information services industry

describe scope and type of databases available to information services providers

define features of commonly used databases, including:

bibliographic information

downloadable records

inprint status

current prices

describe differences between database and internet searching

compare and contrast several database searching techniques and procedures

identify relevant copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation relevant to the use of information from databases.

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 Identify and access databases

1.1 Assess range of databases available to information services providers

1.2 Differentiate between databases and internet websites as sources of information

1.3 Select appropriate databases to meet specific information needs

1.4 Use required procedures to access databases

1.5 Comply with copyright and licensing conditions relevant to use of databases

2 Construct searches

2.1 Conduct database searches using a range of search techniques suited to information needs

2.2 Use and manipulate features of databases to construct effective searches and access required information

2.3 Consult online manuals and database search tips to refine or revise search strategies

3 Present information

3.1 Evaluate search results to identify information that meets needs

3.2 Conduct further searches and evaluations and download as required

3.3 Present or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs

3.4 Prepare reference lists as required according to standard referencing styles

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
Assess range of databases available to information services providers 
Differentiate between databases and internet websites as sources of information 
Select appropriate databases to meet specific information needs 
Use required procedures to access databases 
Comply with copyright and licensing conditions relevant to use of databases 
Conduct database searches using a range of search techniques suited to information needs 
Use and manipulate features of databases to construct effective searches and access required information 
Consult online manuals and database search tips to refine or revise search strategies 
Evaluate search results to identify information that meets needs 
Conduct further searches and evaluations and download as required 
Present or organise information in formats appropriate to customer needs 
Prepare reference lists as required according to standard referencing styles 

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