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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Basic information about the library/information services industry should include: | historical perspective on librariesscope and nature of library/information services within the communitydifferent operations structures for information services organisationskey contacts and industry networksrelationship of library/information services industry to other industries and cultural policy developmentproducts and services typically provided by library/information services providerslegislation that impacts on the industry |
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Library/information services within the community may include: | libraries (public, private, corporate, school, university etc.)museums, galleries and archivesrecord management unitsgovernment departments, agencies or shopfrontsbusiness and financial information unitsinformation units within a parent organisationcommunity advisory organisations or bureaus |
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Other industries with which the library/information services industry has a relationship may include: | community recreationcommunity developmentlocal governmenttourismhospitalityretail |
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Employment obligationsand opportunities in the library/information services industry may relate to: | career opportunitiesbasic rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee employment conditionsaward provisionsenterprise bargaining agreementsjob descriptions |
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Information sources and opportunities to update industry knowledge may include: | industry associations and organisationsindustry journalsmediainternetreference manualsevents e.g. conferences, seminars, trade fairstraining programscommunity activitiessocial eventsprofessional associationsunions and employer bodies |
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Current key issues affectingthe industry may relate to: | government initiativesfunding policieschanging nature of the customertrends in library/information services practiceimpact of new technologies |
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