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The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) is the authorized training agency for the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Framework in library and information services. The framework consists of five competency units or modules, including providing loans and membership services, supporting acquisitions and serials work, and supporting general reference and information enquiries. Upon completing the assessment for each module, participants receive a Statement of Attainment endorsed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). This document provides an overview of Module 3, which addresses the skills needed for basic cataloguing and indexing activities. The module is suitable for both new and experienced library staff seeking a nationally recognized qualification. On successful completion of assessments, participants receive a WS

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Support Bibliographic Control Work

The Library Association of Singapore (LAS) is the authorized training agency for the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Framework in library and information services. The framework consists of five competency units or modules, including providing loans and membership services, supporting acquisitions and serials work, and supporting general reference and information enquiries. Upon completing the assessment for each module, participants receive a Statement of Attainment endorsed by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). This document provides an overview of Module 3, which addresses the skills needed for basic cataloguing and indexing activities. The module is suitable for both new and experienced library staff seeking a nationally recognized qualification. On successful completion of assessments, participants receive a WS

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Workforce Development Agency and Library Association of Singapore

Introduction
Welcome to the Library Association of Singapore (LAS), the authorised training agency for the Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Framework in Creative Industries, Competency Category: Library and Information Services. This competency category consists of five competency units. Each competency unit is known as a module. The five modules are: CU1 Provide loans and membership services CU2 Support acquisitions and serials work CU3 Support bibliographic control work CU4 Support collection development CU5 Support general reference and information enquiry work Upon successful completion of the assessment for each module, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) is awarded to the participant. These SOAs are endorsed at the national level by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) under the WSQ Framework. These SOAs will be useful for library and information workers in the field of library and information services as an entry qualification or for those who have been working in areas that map to the competency level 2 of the competency category for a while but have yet to acquire any formal library and information qualifications.

Module Overview
This module Competency Unit 3 (CU3): Support bibliographic control work addresses the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed in providing support to organising a collection. This is inclusive of undertaking basic cataloguing and indexing activities; using bibliographic utilities for cataloguing to conform to standards and assisting in maintenance of authority files.

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For whom
There are no specific pre-requisites for these entry level courses apart from sound literacy and numeracy. As such, these courses may be particularly suitable for: Staff working in a library but who have no specific education or training in library work Support staff new to library work or who are undertaking new duties in a different area Experienced support staff who would like a nationally recognised SOA or certificate Experienced support staff who would like a more rounded or up to date understanding of the full range of library work

What do you get


On successful completion of assessment tasks the individual is eligible for a WSQ Statement of Attainment in Library and Information Services issued by WDA for each completed programme.

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Trainers and Assessors


All our trainers and assessors are experienced professional librarians who also hold an ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment) certification.

Where
Training may be held in Agatha Room, Toa Payoh Public Library or in NTU@One-North Campus, off Buona Vista Road. Information on training venue are provided on the course schedule and will be confirmed at the point of registration.

How much
Information on gross inclusive fees for training are provided on the course schedule.

To enrol
Enrolments should open about 4 weeks prior to the course. All enrolment details and link to register will be made available on the LAS website. Further personal information is required by WDA in order to follow procedures for issuing Statements of Attainment and recording credit points towards a Higher Certificate if the individual is aiming to attend further courses.

What next
Trainees who have successfully completed and been issued with Statements of Attainment for all courses will have gained enough credit points to become eligible for a WSQ Higher Certificate in Library & Information Services (HCLIS).
Updated Sept 2011

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