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

CULLB509C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and acquire information materials

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CULLB509C - Select and acquire information materials
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coordinate information selection and acquisition for an information services provider. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying Employability Skills requirements.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals working in any information services context who select and acquire materials for a small collection, or a limited part of a large collection. The unit requires application of significant judgement and collection knowledge in relation to the assessment of information materials for acquisition, plus a good understanding of supply sources.Work is undertaken autonomously, often by those with supervisory or management responsibilities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
Competency Field Information Organisation and Management
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: Review collection
       
Element: Maintain data on trends relevant to customer needs, available information and alternative formats
       
Element: Take action on policy issues within area of responsibility and make recommendations to appropriate person/s on selection and acquisition of information
       
Element: Develop/assess acquisition recommendations
       
Element: Develop proposals based on own knowledge of customer group/s, usage patterns, specific requests and other available material
       
Element: Assess own or others' proposals in accordance with organisational collection management policies
       
Element: Assess proposals for their impact on the collection, and on the balance of in-house collection and information from remote sources
       
Element: Assess proposals in relation to identified customer needs and requirements
       
Element: Identify and access resource implications of proposals
       
Element: Prioritise proposals based on reasoned analysis of all factors
       
Element: Assess qualities of recommended acquisitions
       
Element: Gather and examine all appropriate information about material to be acquired
       
Element: Assess where relevant, physical durability of material against likely levels and types of usage
       
Element: Identify and evaluate alternative formats in relation to usage patterns and cost
       
Element: Assess suitability of material for potential customers
       
Element: Review supplier and format options
       
Element: Maintain awareness of the capacity of suppliers to meet specific information needs
       
Element: Select format in relation to ease of access, resource implications and suitability for customer requirements
       
Element: Negotiate with suppliers to maximise cost saving opportunities for the organisation within scope of individual responsibility
       
Element: Select suppliers based on ability to meet needs and in accordance with organisational policies
       
Element: Recommend and/or act on selections
       
Element: Make final recommendations for acquisitions in accordance with organisational procedures or allocate resources for purchase depending on scope of individual responsibility
       
Element: Implement administrative procedures for acquisition of material in accordance with organisational requirements
       


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.

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.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

detailed knowledge of acquisition procedures and policies

ability to develop/assess acquisition recommendations which respond to organisational and customer needs

practical demonstration of skills through the development of acquisition recommendations for a specific collection and workplace context.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

use of current industry systems

access to strategic plans and relevant policies and procedures manuals

access to suppliers' lists and publishers' information.

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 on-the-job performance by the candidate

evaluation of acquisition recommendations prepared/assessed by the candidate

evaluation of candidate's response to different collection scenarios to assess ability to make acquisition recommendations to address particular workplace situations.

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

other collection management units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

research skills to source information from a wide range of sources and maintain trend data

communication skills to negotiate costs with suppliers

planning and organisational skills to administer acquisition procedures

literacy skills to analyse a wide range of information dealing with varied and complex concepts, and to develop proposals dealing with those concepts

numeracy skills to make budget estimates and to negotiate costs.

Required knowledge

features of typical collection management policies and procedures

role and scope of responsibility of different staff in the acquisition process

ways of acquiring and maintaining data on current usage patterns

different formats of information materials, their cost and usage implications

supply sources for different types of information materials, including those for specialised or rare materials

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation and issues that impact on acquisition of materials

cultural issues and protocols that impact on acquisition of materials.

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.

Formats may include:

print

audio-visual

CD-ROM

Microform

multimedia

optical disks or formats

Policy issues may relate to:

allocation of funding across the general collection

suppliers

format of materials

collection development

cultural considerations

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property

Capacity of suppliers to meetspecific information needs may relate to:

quality of service

availability of discounts or suitable deals

range of information supplied

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CULLB509C - Select and acquire information materials
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