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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Construct bibliographic descriptions
   • Identify and apply relevant standards and accepted variations when cataloguing material
   • Create original catalogue records for a variety of formats and check authority files following relevant standards
   • Confirm created records include sufficient and relevant access points for ease of retrieval by catalogue users
   • Construct descriptions to suit customer needs according to automated system and organisational procedures
   • Create item record and statement of holdings
2. Coordinate location, retrieval and transfer of bibliographic information and records
   • Search own cataloguing database and identify availability of existing bibliographic records for same or similar items
   • Search external catalogues or databases, locate suitable bibliographic records, download and create copy catalogue records in local system
   • Download and upload bibliographic records to local system in line with organisational techniques and procedures
3. Edit bibliographic records
   • Check downloaded bibliographic records for accuracy and compliance with local cataloguing procedures
   • Edit downloaded records according to system and organisational procedures
   • Add item to records and holdings statements
4. Maintain cataloguing records
   • Undertake relevant catalogue maintenance to preserve integrity of local database
   • Identify the need for authority records according to organisational policies and procedures
   • Consult with relevant stakeholders regarding cataloguing issues or problems and take required action

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:

create at least three catalogue records

edit at least three catalogue records.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

use current industry systems

complete activities according to organisation policies and procedures.

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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:

reference cataloguing standards and systems according to organisation policies and procedures

commonly used automated cataloguing systems and shared cataloguing networks

frequently occurring cataloguing problems

principles of bibliographic description and access

methods of preparing original and copy cataloguing records

procedures for maintaining cataloguing records

key aspects of required digital technologies and systems.

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