Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to define, locate, select, evaluate and present information in response to identified needs.
It applies to individuals employed in any capacity, as well as members of the wider community, as information literacy skills have broad application in all industries, as well as to life skills in general.
At this level, work is usually undertaken under supervision, though some autonomy and judgement can be expected within established parameters.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Source information to meet specific needs | 1.1 Determine exact nature of information needs 1.2 Confirm purpose of outcomes required from information searches 1.3 Identify range of potentially appropriate sources of information 1.4 Use basic search strategies to locate relevant information |
2 Evaluate information against needs | 2.1 Assess search results and located information and adjust search strategies as necessary 2.2 Review search results and select relevant information to meet requirements |
3 Prepare and present information to meet needs | 3.1 Prepare results of information searches according to organisational procedures 3.2 Present information concisely and accurately in a context or format appropriate to purpose 3.3 Meet agreed deadlines in relation to presentation of information |
4 Develop own information literacy skills | 4.1 Evaluate own information literacy skills based on feedback from customers and colleagues 4.2 Seek opportunities to develop own information literacy skills based on evaluation |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
define, locate, select and evaluate relevant information in response to identified needs
present information in a logical, well
assess and develop strategies to improve own information literacy skills
complete tasks in industry realistic timelines and conditions.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify types of information resources available on a range of topics relevant to job role or required outcome
discuss techniques and procedures for accessing different information sources, including use of current technology
discuss relevant protocols or organisational policies and procedures in relation to presentation of different types of information.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Information Literacy field of work and include access to:
range of print and electronic information resources
special purpose tools, equipment, materials, systems and industry software packages.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Learning | 4.1, 4.2 | Uses feedback from others to review own skills and seek development opportunities |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 4.2 | Comprehends and interprets instructions and identifies, interprets and integrates relevant information from a variety of sources, including opinions of others |
Writing | 3.1, 3.2 | Summarises material using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and text that is suitable for the audience and purpose; conveying ideas clearly, concisely and coherently |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 | Comprehends verbal instructions, directions and requests through active listening and asking relevant questions to aid understanding; and conveys ideas and information clearly and succinctly |
Navigate the world of work | 3.1-3.3 | Follows organisational procedures and meets expectations associated with own role |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 | Cooperates with others and contributes to work practices where joint outcomes are expected and deadlines are to be met |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 | Takes responsibility for planning, sequencing and prioritising tasks and own workload for efficiency and effective outcomes Analyses task requirements to decide on appropriate action Uses digital technology for basic reading, recording and searching information, and for communications following routine procedures |
Sectors
Library – Information Literacy