List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Apply information literacy skills to meet needs | 1.1 Refine understanding of information literacy concepts and what constitutes an information literate person 1.2 Determine exact nature and extent of information needs 1.3 Develop effective search strategies and select appropriate search tools to locate information 1.4 Assess usefulness and relevance of information resources in relation to customer requests 1.5 Evaluate search results and adjust search strategies to meet information needs |
2 Provide customers with search results | 2.1 Critically analyse search results and select relevant information to meet purpose 2.2 Compile reference lists and bibliographies of relevant information resources following standard referencing styles 2.3 Select appropriate communication methods for presenting information to customers based on nature and purpose of requests and intended audience 2.4 Communicate with customers in relation to information requests according to organisational policies 2.5 Acknowledge copyright and licensing issues related to access and use of information |
3 Evaluate own work and skills | 3.1 Seek feedback from colleagues regarding own information literacy skills 3.2 Plan and implement strategies and opportunities to support lifelong learning 3.3 Evaluate own information literacy skills against own goals 3.4 Update knowledge of current and emerging technologies that impact information literacy skills |
Evidence of the ability to:
select and adapt search strategies and tools for the purpose
source and present varied complex information, ideas or concepts
evaluate search results and take action to enhance final presentation to customer
implement planned strategies to develop and extend own information literacy skills
use complex and contemporary technology to provide information in response to customer requests
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
compare and contrast concepts of information literacy and the information literate person
analyse a range of information sources and technologies available to meet a wide range of information needs
identify copyright, moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that impact research, use and distribution of information
describe a broad range of information and resources available for development of information literacy skills
evaluate professional development opportunities and career development strategies in relevant work context
discuss principles of lifelong learning and how they relate to information literacy
discuss role of information literacy in different occupations.
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:
use of special purpose tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages
access to:
a range of print and electronic information sources
industry-current systems and technology.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.