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Elements and Performance Criteria

Analyse specialist/complex material
Use methods of description for specialist/complex material which reflect understanding of the principles of bibliographic control, relevant standards and needs of the customer group/s
Conduct material analysis in a manner which reflects in-depth knowledge of customer needs, of the subject area and of the range of analysis and description methods that may be applied
Derive concepts from material analysis in a manner which reflects awareness of current industry practice, developments in the subject area and different analysis and description methods
Analyse material to meet any relevant industry standards, precedents and techniques
Describe specialist/complex material
Select terminology to represent concepts based on in-depth knowledge of suitable headings in the subject area, or new headings, in accordance with accepted industry practice
Establish authority files for new headings that are devised and maintained in accordance with accepted industry practice
Make appropriate decisions on description of material for which there are no precedents
Ensure descriptions meets all relevant industry standards
Contribute to enhancement of systems for describing material
Use knowledge of general developments in library/information services practice to contribute to enhancement of systems
Undertake expansion or enhancement of the organisation's systems for describing material or make recommendations to appropriate person/s
Ensure changes reflect awareness of changing customer needs and expectations in relation to particular material, and the organisation's directions and priorities

Required Skills

Required skills

creative and critical thinking skills to devise and apply innovative systems of analysis description and classification to optimise use of information

problemsolving skills to identify analyse and develop solutions to systemic analysis and description issues

planning and organisational skills to use and adapt analysis and description concepts to create practical operational improvements

literacy skills to interpret highly specialised or complex information and to use wide ranging analysis and description methods

Required knowledge

wide range of ways in which information may be used

different customer groups and types of libraries and information agencies

needs and culturalintellectualsocialbusiness contexts of end users of information

techniques and protocols for creating appropriate information description and classification systems

ways of maximising the interface between technology and information in developing useful systems of description and classification

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation that apply to analysis and description of materials in a wide range of contexts

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

comprehensive knowledge and application of cataloguing and classification principles

comprehensive knowledge of the institutions goals objectives and directions

ability to plan and carry out complex tasks

application of metadata knowledge to specialist and complex materialsresources

understanding of information systems data

practical demonstration of skills using current industry systems and tools to analyse and describe a range of specialistcomplex material

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to strategic plans and relevant policies and procedures manuals

use of current industry technologies cataloguing and classification tools

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

evaluation of analysis and description techniques used by the candidate for a range of material that poses different challenges and issues

evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate highlighting processes and rationale for the analysis and description process

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CULLBC Analyse and describe information materials

CULLB505C Analyse and describe information materials

CULLBC Catalogue and classify material

CULLB506C Catalogue and classify material.

Range Statement


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.
Specialist/complex material to be analysed and described may be:	print, such as monographs and serials, textbooks, scientific journals, theses, technical works, newspapers, manuscripts, rare books or maps non-print media such as photographs, music recording, art prints, computer software, material in electronic formats, internet, intranet and other network-based resources in languages other than English
Analysis and description must be undertaken for:	specialist and complex material that requires significant analysis, assessment, interpretation and judgement when describing for customer access situations where subject categories are too specialised to be included in published and commonly used subject headings, and headings specific to the organisation's needs must be devised or adapted situations where classification system and terms may need to be supplemented to reflect new fields of knowledge or changes in subject matter

Analysis and description may include:	cataloguing classification indexing and abstracting