Use integrated library management systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBLIB404, 'Use integrated library management systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Use integrated library management systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 Create records in the ILMS

1.1 Develop an understanding of basic functions of an ILMS, including interrelation of different modules

1.2 Register new borrowers on the automated circulation system according to organisational and system guidelines

1.3 Process an acquisition by creating a record in the acquisition module

1.4 Generate an interlibrary loan request by creating a request through the ILMS

2 Provide customer support in relation to circulation and lending

2.1 Provide current and accurate information to customers in relation to circulation and lending policies and procedures, including self-service systems

2.2 Process loan and return transactions according to organisational policies and procedures, including security procedures

2.3 Follow safe work practices when performing circulation and lending services

2.4 Manage competing demands for services according to customer service standards

2.5 Resolve customer enquiries and complaints within scope of own job role

2.6 Refer complex customer queries and complaints to relevant personnel

2.7 Provide information on range of services which may incur costs, including pre-paid services

2.8 Process financial transactions

3 Use online catalogues to assist customers

3.1 Use basic search features of online catalogues to provide current and accurate information to customers

3.2 Use online catalogues to assist customers in locating information resources in library collections

3.3 Explain classification numbers and shelving location symbols or prefixes displayed on online catalogues to customers

4 Maintain knowledge of ILMS trends and emerging technologies

4.1 Source information about current industry trends and emerging technologies in relation to ILMS

4.2 Provide information to colleagues in relation to add-on library automation software and hardware


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBLIB404 appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB42115 - Certificate IV in Library and Information Services