Assessor Resource

BSBINS407
Consolidate and maintain library industry knowledge

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, apply and maintain currency of knowledge relevant to the library industry.

The unit applies to individuals working in organisations providing library services, and who work autonomously according to established procedures.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

on at least one occasion, source, assess and review information for the library industry.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery

identify and distribute major industry trends and technology developments.

recognise legislation and ethical issues relevant to the workplace.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

sources of information on relevant industries

current and emerging technologies relevant to a range of sources of information

underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the library industry

key features of legislation and ethical practices impacting the library industry

career opportunities and employment conditions in the library industry

current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present

funding models in the library industry

nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

current sources of library industry information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

on at least one occasion, source, assess and review information for the library industry.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery

identify and distribute major industry trends and technology developments.

recognise legislation and ethical issues relevant to the workplace.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

sources of information on relevant industries

current and emerging technologies relevant to a range of sources of information

underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the library industry

key features of legislation and ethical practices impacting the library industry

career opportunities and employment conditions in the library industry

current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present

funding models in the library industry

nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

current sources of library industry information.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use a variety of sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices 
Collect information on the role and significance of library industry to relevant communities 
Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations 
Identify roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies 
Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace 
Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions 
Distribute information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies to relevant stakeholders 

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