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

CULINM301A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use established cataloguing tools

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CULINM301A - Use established cataloguing tools
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use established cataloguing tools and standards at an introductory level.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals working in a library or information services context who apply a general understanding of cataloguing and bibliographic concepts in their job.Work is generally undertaken under supervision.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Select cataloguing tools
  • Access sources of cataloguing rules and tools relevant to organisation
  • Develop an understanding of the basic components and structure of bibliographic records
  • Identify the relevance of different cataloguing tools to particular areas of work
  • Select appropriate cataloguing tools to complete specific work activities
       
Element: Search and retrieve bibliographic records
  • Search online catalogues to determine availability of existing bibliographic records in local system
  • Search other library catalogues or external databases to locate suitable bibliographic records
  • Retrieve and download suitable bibliographic records to local system
       
Element: Apply cataloguing standards
  • Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards
  • Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records
       


Evidence Required

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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 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:

CULINS301A Process and maintain information resources.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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

self-management 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.

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.

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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
Access sources of cataloguing rules and tools relevant to organisation 
Develop an understanding of the basic components and structure of bibliographic records 
Identify the relevance of different cataloguing tools to particular areas of work 
Select appropriate cataloguing tools to complete specific work activities 
Search online catalogues to determine availability of existing bibliographic records in local system 
Search other library catalogues or external databases to locate suitable bibliographic records 
Retrieve and download suitable bibliographic records to local system 
Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy according to cataloguing standards 
Consult with relevant colleagues regarding accuracy of bibliographic records 

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