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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse and create subject headings
   • Analyse subject content of material using knowledge of general concepts and principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and customer needs
   • Identify and select subject headings according to relevant standards
   • Construct sufficient headings to enhance access to information using standards and authorities lists
   • Consult with relevant stakeholders to determine systematic and reasonable approaches to cataloguing complex material
   • Use chosen classification systems to reflect knowledge of principles of organisation
   • Select a classification number consistent with classification system that reflects understanding of subject content and provides ready access for relevant stakeholders
   • Check catalogues for previously assigned classification numbers for similar items
2. Facilitate continuous improvement of classification and assignment skills
   • Maintain and apply knowledge of changes in classification and assignment practices to enhance classification consistency and quality
   • Consult with colleagues regarding issues with classification and assignment system operations or procedures and take relevant action
   • Report on action taken to rectify issues with classification and assignment system
   • Comply with relevant classification and assignment practice standards

Performance Evidence

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:

construct subject access points, accurately classify material, and review classification process on at least six occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analyse subject content for subject heading and classification purposes

maintain and apply knowledge of record components

demonstrate a collaborative approach to resolving complex problems

demonstrate use of current industry subject heading and classification systems.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

purpose and function of various classification tools

classification schemes relevant to work context

subject access and control of methods, including:

authority control procedures

subject headings lists

thesauruses

procedures for the application of authority systems and files

methods of modifying and upgrading records to suit relevant stakeholder needs, including:

additional access points

establishing new authorities

current industry trends relating to classification processes

relevant standards.

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