Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, apply and maintain currency of knowledge relevant to the library industry.
The unit applies to individuals working in organisations providing library services, and who work autonomously according to established procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake industry research | 1.1 Use a variety of sources of information to research industry developments and their impact on current work practices 1.2 Collect information on the role and significance of library industry to relevant communities 1.3 Identify similarities and differences between industry organisations 1.4 Identify roles of relevant peak professional associations and industry bodies |
2. Source and apply information about trends | 2.1 Research current and emerging technologies and their potential application in the workplace 2.2 Source and monitor information about career opportunities and employment conditions 2.3 Distribute information about key issues and trends, and emerging technologies to relevant stakeholders |
Evidence of Performance
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:
on at least one occasion, source, assess and review information for the library industry.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
explain value and principles of relevant industry sector, and how they relate to funding and service delivery
identify and distribute major industry trends and technology developments.
recognise legislation and ethical issues relevant to the workplace.
Evidence of Knowledge
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:
sources of information on relevant industries
current and emerging technologies relevant to a range of sources of information
underpinning values, principles and philosophies of the library industry
key features of legislation and ethical practices impacting the library industry
career opportunities and employment conditions in the library industry
current trends within the relevant industry sectors and the potential impacts and opportunities they present
funding models in the library industry
nature, role and functions of relevant major professional associations or industry bodies.
Assessment Conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
current sources of library industry information.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Reading | Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex text to determine legislative, regulatory and business requirements Researches and interprets information from various sources and synthesises ideas and concepts |
Writing | Develops material to a specific audience using clear and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations |
Oral Communication | Elicits views and opinions of others by listening and questioning |
Planning and organising | Organises, plans and sequences own workload |
Teamwork | Cooperates with others and contributes to work group discussions |
Technology | Uses a range of digitally based technologies to access, extract and share relevant information to achieve required outcomes |
Sectors
Technical Skills – Information Services