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Position: Librarian
: d' m3 `4 S4 f4 D8 p( JOrganization: Film & Video Arts Society- Alberta (FAVA)
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FAVA is currently looking for a Librarian to join the FAVA team for 10 weeks in the
, f7 @$ M- W) I8 asummer of 2009. FAVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to
# S+ ^* T' J$ C, @- H, Qsupport the production and exhibition of film, video and media artists from Northern 1 h `7 @% g8 i1 h
Alberta. ! ~0 L S0 f+ ~3 ~6 F9 P
# Y; v+ I6 r+ _ n- IFAVA serves members with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience, ranging from , Q$ A* r, Q R- I* [, z' N6 H8 w5 U
emerging, mid-range to established artists with an unwavering passion for film, video
- B$ ~. ^- z; Uand media art. FAVA offers: a variety of workshops for artistic and skill development; is a
n G- T' r$ c; T$ p* \resource for production equipment and post-production facilities; hosts events and
5 \ ?- N) r+ y- ^1 ?screenings; and fosters and develops a dynamic media arts community in Northern , w9 R9 L2 x; Y
Alberta.
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Job Description: The Librarian will report to the Executive Director and work with the
$ J* A7 X% l% {7 ]FAVA staff by organizing and updating two libraries: the film, video and digital library; as
! {7 ^3 B6 E( e2 A6 M& hwell as the script, magazine and book library.
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; e; Q. V8 |! w7 s9 c8 h- nDuties:
# j/ q2 w9 J$ \3 O" {! ?- Sort and catalogue the film, video and digital library - o3 x2 V2 D6 j
- Sort and catalogue scripts, magazine and books ; d9 v$ @( B7 m$ K
- Implement a catalogue template for future use 4 x7 A2 [1 H0 [& `, g8 y' D
- Update and develop loaning policy and procedure ]6 z" e, A1 W8 }. E" G
- Enforce FAVA’s standard of use policies where applicable
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Details: ! F: c) X! S, ]+ M: X" } l; ~5 m
- Funding for this position is provided by the Summer Temporary Employment Program 7 I; |/ H! B3 e, O/ B* I
(STEP)
* j v. x1 t8 v& v3 a- Applicants must be unemployed and attending (or have recently completed) a post-
! U% F S% k5 x1 z4 ]secondary training, university preferred , ]3 A, V. K, ^6 h# m
- Wage is $15.00 per hour, 35 hours per week . u0 }6 e) G) {& s0 t
- Length of position: 10 consecutive weeks
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. x* F8 _$ n% @2 y |Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have:
# y4 |" {' U s Q& D- A passionate interest in film, video and media arts
0 ~+ r! {$ x" s. D7 n& |- Strong organizational skills
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1 ~! j( v h& Z9 K- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
. v0 f" n% E& a% W- G8 N- Strong team player abilities 6 x, o) l' C0 @ z! i
- Interest in working for an arts organization that is governed by a Board of Directors " _+ g3 M- M& v5 l3 [* o
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Application deadline: Wed. May 6, 2009 $ H/ |' k5 @$ ^$ c
Apply: email your cover letter and resume to Geraldine Carr, Executive Director, at ed at 2 w8 d, d% a7 o& W- D3 S1 I, X
fava dot ca An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application. |
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