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Evidence Guide: CULLB605C - Manage collection development

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CULLB605C - Manage collection development

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Evaluate and review use of the collection

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Develop mechanisms for the acquisition and maintenance of data on collection use and reasons for demand/lack of demand

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Evaluate and review usage data as the basis for collection policies which reflect and anticipate customer demands and changing needs

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Develop collection strategies and policies

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Develop collection strategies and policies which reflect the organisation's directions and strategies, and awareness of relevant constraints, including cultural considerations

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Consult with key stakeholders in relation to collection strategies and policies

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Develop collection strategies and policies which incorporate an appropriate mix of in-house collection and access to information from remote sources

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Integrate current and emerging industry trends into collection strategies

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Ensure collection strategies and policies reflect evaluation of the collection use, availability of alternative formats for information and potential resource sharing

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Integrate the potential for appropriate co-operative projects with other information providers into strategies and policies

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Manage selection, acquisition and disposal of materials

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Establish and monitor processes to coordinate and control the selection, acquisition and disposal of materials in accordance with policies

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Assess resource implications of selection and communicate to the appropriate staff

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Establish and maintain processes to reviewthe collection in line with collection strategies and policies

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Initiate appropriate collaborative or cooperative projects to benefit the organisation's customers

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

practical demonstration of skills through the development of collection policies and strategies, addressing requirements and constraints for a specific workplace context

in-depth knowledge of information services practices and trends.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to relevant policies and procedures manuals

access to a collection for which management strategies and policies may be developed.

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 strategies and policies developed by the candidate to meet a specific workplace need

evaluation of strategies and policies developed by the candidate adapted to different context sand situations.

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

CULLB509C Select and acquire information materials.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to initiate collaborative projects, to communicate and introduce change, and to undertake consultation processes on strategic and operational issues with a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues

critical thinking skills to analyse and integrate a wide range of concepts to create coherent policy and strategic positions

planning and organisational skills to develop and manage policies, strategies and processes in an integrated way

problem-solving skills to analyse strategic issues and challenges and to develop appropriate responses

literacy skills to interpret varied and complex information and ideas

numeracy skills to assess and develop resource strategies for collection development.

Required knowledge

mechanisms for research of collection use and applicability of different mechanisms to different contexts

current and emerging industry trends in relation to collection development in an information services context

detailed understanding of selection and acquisition processes and procedures

collection development policies in libraries and information agencies, including selection, weeding and stocktaking policies

types of co-operative projects that exist between different information services providers

copyright, moral rights and intellectual property legislation and issues that impact on collection development policies

legal issues that impact on collection development, e.g. Archives Act, disposal schedules, Copyright Act and amendments

cultural protocols that affect the development of collection strategies.

Range Statement

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.

Mechanisms for the acquisition and maintenance of data on collection use may include:

informal feedback from customers and other staff

surveys and other investigations

regular review of collection against organisational objectives

community consultations

interviews

analysis of collection usage

Relevant constraints may include:

information provider's priorities

legislative requirements

ethical considerations

intellectual property issues

licensing and other legal agreements

finances

economics of alternative forms of, and access to, information

care and maintenance capability

cultural protocols

Key stakeholders may include:

customers/community

other information providers

boards of management

local councils

information specialists

Current and emerging industry trends may relate to:

changes in usage patterns

change in customer profile

technological developments

economic trends

Co-operative projects may take place with:

related organisations

other libraries and information agencies in Australia and overseas

providers of networked information

other commercial vendors

Processes to review the collection may include:

review of organisational policies and procedures manuals

review of strategic plans

conspectus procedures

quality assurance processes, e.g. customer feedback, organisational requirements