Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor compliance with copyright and licence requirements for collections held by Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring the organisation’s compliance with copyright and licence requirements regarding collections held in Australian archives, galleries, libraries and museums, and who operate autonomously but in consultation with other colleagues and broader stakeholders.
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 Ensure compliance with copyright legislation | 1.1 Research information sources to keep abreast of information about copyright relevant to libraries and cultural institutions 1.2 Review organisational procedures to ensure consistency with copyright obligations and organisational policy 1.3 Identify gaps in procedures to be addressed, and take action accordingly 1.4 Seek specialist advice as required 1.5 Advise relevant personnel about legal and economic implications of copyright infringement and other legislative obligations |
2 Monitor licences for digital rights management | 2.1 Identify materials within organisations that require licences 2.2 Research organisational protocols regarding licences and implications for digital rights management 2.3 Source information regarding licence agreements between own organisation and vendors of electronic resources 2.4 Explain to customers responsibilities in relation to licence and digital rights management |
3 Assess risks associated with private support by sponsors and donors | 3.1 Review organisational procedures for accepting donations and sponsorship and culturally sensitive material to ensure consistency with organisational policy 3.2 Identify copyright and licence risks associated with these practices 3.3 Provide advice about identified risks to relevant personnel |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
source information about copyright relevant to an organisation
thoroughly review policies, procedures and licences to ensure compliance with legislation
conscientiously follow procedures to minimise risk of infringements of copyright and licence 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 relevant copyright and licensing laws and regulations relating to an organisation
explain digital preservation
outline licensing and role of collecting societies
explain open source copyright licences
identify organisational policies, protocols and procedures on copyright and licences
outline principal features of the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth) and Copyright Regulations 1969 and how they are applicable
explain the rights of copyright owners, including digital rights management
identify sources of information and advice on copyright
explain protocols for handling culturally sensitive material, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural material.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Library – Regulation, Licensing and Risk field of work and include access to:
relevant legislation and regulations
organisational policies and procedures
agreements and licences
computer resources for review of policies and procedures.
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 |
Reading | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1 | Interprets complex information from sources to identify relevant and key information |
Writing | 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3 | Articulates complex ideas in language appropriate to intended audience Employs clear and coherent language to provide advice and present different strategies |
Oral Communication | 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3 | Uses an appropriate tone and vocabulary to express complex ideas to different audiences |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1-2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Ensures knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to role is accurate, comprehensive and current Ensures policies, procedures, systems and processes meet legislative and regulatory requirements and take account of cultural protocols |
Interact with others | 1.4, 1.5, 2.4, 3.3 | Identifies and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with colleagues and customers Collaborates with others, sharing information to build strong work groups |
Get the work done | 1.2-1.5, 2.1-2.3 | Plans, organises, implements and reviews systems and processes to manage compliance within relevant regulations and legislation Evaluates effectiveness of systems and processes to inform decisions on how to implement improvements Systematically gathers and analyses all relevant information and evaluates options to make decisions Accepts responsibility for risk management in areas relevant to own role, applying problem-solving processes to determine solutions Uses problem-solving techniques to identify and analyse issues Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information |
Sectors
Library – Regulation, Licensing and Risk